Shower Grab Bars Placement

Horizontal placement of a grab bar provides increased coverage in the horizontal plane.

Shower grab bars placement. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. You can mount a grab bar horizontally vertically and diagonally. On the wall at the entrance to the shower stall. Front wall where the showerhead and controls are or assistance with getting in and out of the shower.

Attach a vertical grab bar near the tub edge following the procedures shown in photos 1 7. Choose bars that are 1 1 2 inches. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. On the side wall.

Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. Depending on your specific needs grab bars have their placement advantages. If you sit down on a shower chair diagonally may be the best direction for the bar nearest your chair. Choose a bar 18 inches long or longer for vertical placement at the edge of the tub.

This is useful in situations where a lot of movement is anticipated and the shower is medium to large in size. They should be position in the following spots. 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. You re not done until you yank test.

By the faucet handles or near them. The bottom of the shower bar should be about 32 in. Near the toilet is another good place to install a grab bar. This is normally a small grab bar positioned vertically.

When mounting at an angle be sure to locate the studs to fasten the bar to and measure accordingly. The suction cup option could be used as a tester to see where you want to permanently place a permanent one. These are minimum suggestions. Again another small bar positioned.

Side wall horizontal or angled to assist with sitting and standing in the shower. They are also very flexible and mobile although once your holes are drilled they are drilled. This is usually a longer bar positioned horizontally. All three directions can be used in the tub.

Yank both grab bars to test for a strong connection. Choose a bar 32 inches long or longer for a horizontal bar. It is suggested that you should install a minimum of two grab bars in you shower bathtub.