2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES TECHNICAL Figure 607.4.1 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Permanent Seats 607.4.2 Bathtubs Without Permanent Seats. For bathtubs without permanent seats, grab bars shall comply with 607.4.2. 607.4.2.1 Back Wall. Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and other located 8 inches (205 mm) minimum and 10 inches (255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum and shall be installed 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall. 607.4.2.2 Control End Wall. A grab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub. 607.4.2.3 Head End Wall. A grab bar 12 inches (305 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub. Figure 607.4.2 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Removable In-Tub Seats D2e1p0artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 173 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 144