Ada Grab Bar Height For Showers

The shower head and control area may be located on the back wall or on either side wall.

Ada grab bar height for showers.

The bottom of a vertical bar in transfer showers must be 3 6 inches over the horizontal bar on the wall. 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 or bars shall be 33 36 inches 840 915 mm high.

Figure 608 3 3 grab bars for alternate roll in type showers. In showers and toilets the top of a horizontal grab bar must be 33 36 inches off the floor. A folding or non folding seat shall be provided in transfer type shower compartments. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls.

The grab bar s shall be mounted 33 36 inches 840 915 mm above the shower floor measured at the entry. The controls shall be placed in an area between 38 48 inches 965 1220 mm above the floor. A grab bar 24 inches 610 mm long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub. The controls shall be placed in an area between 38 48 inches 965 1220 mm above the floor.

Be very careful when it comes to the height of your grab bars. Controls shall be located on the back long wall 27 inches 685 mm from the side wall. The controls and spray unit shall be within 18 inches 455 mm of the front of the shower.