2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING ELEMENTS AND FACILITIES TECHNICAL 608.8 Shower Enclosures. Enclosures for shower compartments shall not obstruct controls, faucets, and shower spray units or obstruct transfer from wheelchairs onto shower seats. 609 Grab Bars 609.1 General. Grab bars in toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall comply with 609. 609.2 Cross Section. Grab bars shall have a cross section complying with 609.2.1 or 609.2.2. 609.2.1 Circular Cross Section. Grab bars with circular cross sections shall have an outside diameter of 1¼ inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum. 609.2.2 Non-Circular Cross Section. Grab bars with non-circular cross sections shall have a cross-section dimension of 2 inches (51 mm) maximum and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 4.8 inches (120 mm) maximum. Figure 609.2.2 Grab Bar Non-Circular Cross Section 609.3 Spacing. The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1½ inches (38 mm). The space between the grab bar and projecting objects below and at the ends shall be 1½ inches (38 mm) minimum. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects above shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum. EXCEPTION: The space between the grab bars and shower controls, shower fittings, and other grab bars above shall be permitted to be 1½ inches (38 mm) minimum. D2e1p8artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 181 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 152