1115B.4.5, Item 2

Note: Portions of this document or referenced document qualify for 2013 CBC Section 11B-202.4, Exception 2, and all or part of this information may only apply to California “Safe Harbored” elements addressed in that Exception.

SECTION 1115B

BATHING AND TOILET FACILITIES (SANITARY FACILITIES)

1115B.4 Accessible fixtures.

1115B.4.5 Accessible bathtubs. Bathtubs required to be accessible shall comply with this subsection.

1. …

2. Seat. An in-tub seat or a seat at the head end of the tub shall be provided as shown in Figures 11B-8 and 11B-9. The structural strength of seats and their attachments shall comply with Section 1115B.7.2. Seats shall be mounted securely and shall not slip during use.

Figure 11B-8 (a) showing 48" min x 60" min bathtub clear floor space required when entry to the bathroom is located perpendicular to the bathtub and the seat is in the tub.

Figure 11B-8 (b) showing 30" min x 60" min bathtub clear floor space required when entry to the bathroom is located parallel to the bathtub and the seat is in the tub.

Figure 11B-8 (c) showing 30" min x 75" min bathtub clear floor space required when entry to the bathroom is located parallel to the bathtub and the seat is fixed at the head of the tub.

FIGURE 11B-8 -- CLEAR FLOOR SPACE AT BATHTUBS

Figure 11B-9 (a) shows foot, back and head wall sections with a seat in the tub and dimensional requirements for locations of the grab bars, grab bar lengths, grab bar heights and clearances.

Figure 11B-9 (b) shows foot, back and head wall sections with a seat at the head of the tub; and dimensional requirements for locations of the grab bars, grab bar lengths, grab bar heights and clearances.

FIGURE 11B-9 -- GRAB BARS AT BATHTUBS

ETA Editor's Note

The requirements of 2010 CBC 1115B.4.5, Item 2 are identical to 1991 ADAAG 4.20.3. The requirements of 2013 CBC 11B-6010.2 are identical to 2010 ADAS 610.2, and are more definitive than the earlier regulations.

ETA Editor's Note

Select portions of the 2010 California Building Code (2010 CBC) are provided for reference only. If you would like to see the 2010 CBC in its entirety, it is available for purchase from the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org).

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