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.
- Publisher
- U.S. Access Board
- Edition
- Access Board guide to the 2010 ADA standards
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- 42 of 42 PDF pages
AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities Bathing Rooms
Alternate Roll-In Shower Compartment
The alternate compartment design allows the shower opening to be partially enclosed on one
side. An entry at least 36” wide is required at one end for maneuvering into the shower. The
controls, faucet, and shower spray unit are located on the side wall farther from the entry. As
with the standard roll-in compartment, a folding seat can be provided.
Note: Side wall not shown for clarity.
Size and Clearance
The compartment entry and dimensions provide space for making a right angle turn into the
shower using wheeled mobility aids.
60” min
Note: Dimensions measured to the center point of opposing walls.
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