Ada Grab Bar Height For Showers
The grab bar or bars shall be 33 36 inches 840 915 mm high.
Ada grab bar height for showers. In showers and toilets the top of a horizontal grab bar must be 33 36 inches off the floor. The bottom of a vertical bar in transfer showers must be 3 6 inches over the horizontal bar on the wall. The shower head and control area may be located on the back wall or on either side wall. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls.
A folding or non folding seat shall be provided in transfer type shower compartments. Figure 608 3 3 grab bars for alternate roll in type showers. The controls and spray unit shall be within 18 inches 455 mm of the front of the shower. The controls shall be placed in an area between 38 48 inches 965 1220 mm above the floor.
Where a seat is not provided in standard roll in type shower compartments grab bars shall be provided on three walls. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. The grab bar s shall be mounted 33 36 inches 840 915 mm above the shower floor measured at the entry. Be very careful when it comes to the height of your grab bars.
Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. The controls shall be placed in an area between 38 48 inches 965 1220 mm above the floor. Each grab bar shall be installed 15 inches 380 mm maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches 305 mm maximum from the control end wall.