Bathing rooms: showers, tubs and transfer spaces

Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Bathing Rooms Clearance and Grab Bars The required clearance at bathtubs provides access to controls and space for transfer to in-tub seats. Grab bars are required on three walls. Those required on the control end and head end walls must be located at the front edge. A compliant lavatory can overlap the clearance at the control end, but keeping this end clear will ease access to controls. Grab bars on the control end and head end walls must extend to the front edge of the bathtub. A maximum distance from the bathtub front edge is not specified, but the grab bars should be as close as possible while allowing for the bar and attachment to be properly secured. Recommendation: Keep lavatories outside the tub clearance for easier access to tub controls. 20 ”01 - ”8 nim ”42 nim ”03 ”63 - ”33 Length of Bathtub nim ”21 12” max 24” min 24” max Back Wall Grab Bars