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Bathing rooms: showers, tubs and transfer spaces

Accessible shower and bathtub layouts, transfer clearances, seats, grab bars and reachable controls.

AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Bathing Rooms The door maneuvering clearance can be offset up to 8” from the face of the door. Elements, such as grab bars, that can fit within this offset are permitted so long as they do not protrude into the minimum maneuvering clearance. 8” max 26

Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.