United States · ADA · Illustrated standards guidance
Bathing rooms: showers, tubs and transfer spaces
Accessible shower and bathtub layouts, transfer clearances, seats, grab bars and reachable controls.
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- U.S. Access Board
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- Access Board guide to the 2010 ADA standards
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Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Bathing Rooms
Bathing Fixtures [§213.3]
Bathing facilities must have at least one compliant shower compartment or bathtub. In
transient lodging guest rooms, a portion of accessible guest rooms must have a roll-in
shower with a folding seat (§224.2).
Components of an Accessible Bathing Facility
Requirements in the Standards address doors, turning space, plumbing
fixtures, mirrors, dispensers, shelves, and other elements provided.
Other provisions in the Standards also apply.
Shower or Bathtub
(§213.3.6)
Lavatory and Mirror
Coat Hooks and Shelves (§213.3.4 and §213.3.5)
(§213.3.7) where provided
at least 1 of each type
where provided
Water Closet and
Toilet Compartments
(§213.3.1 and §213.3.2)
where provided
Dispensers and Receptacles
(§205)
where provided
Turning Space (§603.2.1)
60” diameter circle or T-turn
Urinals (§213.3.3)
An accessible urinal is required only in bathing
rooms where more than one urinal is provided.
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