Ada Bathroom Grab Bar Dimensions

Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada.

Ada bathroom grab bar dimensions.

If a lavatory or other fixture is recessed next to a water closet the rear grab bar can be 24 instead of 36 long minimum centered on the unit if wall space does not allow a grab bar 36 long min. See also ada requirements for seats. For more information for information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov. Set your store to see local.

A grab bar 24 inches 610 mm long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub. Horizontal side wall grab bars need to be 42 1065 mm minimum length. Grab bars are not intended to be used as towel bars and vice versa. Side wall the side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches 1065 mm long minimum located 12 inches 305 mm maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches 1370 mm minimum from the rear wall.

367 glacier bay 18 in. Vertical grab bars are not yet covered in the ada guidelines however ansi specifies the dimensions shown in the diagram. Bathtubs without permanent seats. 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.

The bar must be 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches in diameter. Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada. Or for answers to. Specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383.

Grab bars in toilet stall requirements. Grab bars must be installed between 34 and 38 inches above the floor and there must be a separation between the grab bar and the wall surface of at least 1 1 2 inches. Glacier bay 42 in. Side wall the side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches 1065 mm long minimum located 12 inches 305 mm maximum.

The guidelines for children s toilets are found in ada tas section 604 9. Or for answers to specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383 tty. In addition the grab bar heights for children are found in 609 4. Dimensions for grab bars.

An ada compliant grab bar handrail must be fully anchored and have a smooth surface that can be easily grabbed. Grab bars need to be mounted lower for better leverage 33 36 840 915 mm high. Concealed peened ada compliant grab bar in polished stainless steel. A a b b 36 max 915 mm 48 max 1220 mm.

For information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov. 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.