Ada Shower Grab Bar Placement Diagram

The source for the information below is the 2010 ada standards for accessible design.

Ada shower grab bar placement diagram.

Horizontal side wall grab bars need to be 42 1065 mm minimum length. Ada figure 609 3 dimensions for rear grab bar installation. This means a grab bar may need to be at an angle to accommodate persons of varying heights and sizes. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat.

Figure 37 a 36 in by 36 inches 915 mm by 915 mm transfer stall. Grab bars need to be mounted lower for better leverage 33 36 840 915 mm high. Remember to consider all users of the home. Ada requirements for grab bars in a shower stalls.

Figure 608 3 2 grab bars for standard roll in type showers. Typically grab bars in the shower should be installed 33 to 36 inches from the floor of the bathroom this is according to ada americans with disabilities act standards. But i would strongly recommend to take into consideration the height and physical capabilities of the person you are installing these grab bars for. In standard roll in type shower compartments the controls faucets and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar but no higher than 48 inches 1220 mm above the shower floor.

A a b b 36 max 915 mm 48 max 1220 mm. Rear wall grab bars shall be 36 915 mm long and mounted so 24 610 mm are to the transfer side of the toilet and the other 12 305 mm to the wall side. Where a seat is provided the controls faucets and shower spray unit shall be installed on the back wall adjacent to the seat wall and shall be located. The rear grab bar can be split or shifted to the open side to accommodate the required location of the flush control valves.

Alternate roll in type shower compartments in alternate roll in type shower compartments grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry. Before we go any further. Or for answers to specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383 tty. Vertical grab bars are not yet covered in the ada guidelines however ansi specifies the dimensions shown in the diagram.

Ada grab bar requirements ada grab bar requirements for shower stalls bath tubs and toilet stalls consult manufacturer s installation instructions for proper installation of specific product. Side wall the side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches 1065 mm long minimum located 12 inches 305 mm maximum. The l shaped shower seat shall be 18 inches 455 mm above the floor measured at the entry. For more information for information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov.

Grab bars in toilet stall requirements. Grab bars in toilet stall requirements. Dimensions for grab bars. Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada.