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2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide

609.3 Spacing. The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1½ inches (38 mm). The space between the grab bar and projecting objects below and at the ends shall be 1½ inches (38 mm) minimum. The space between the grab bar and projecting objects above shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum.

EXCEPTION: The space between the grab bars and shower controls, shower fittings, and other grab bars above shall be permitted to be 1½ inches (38 mm) minimum.

A grab bar is shown with a projecting object mounted above and below it. Projecting objects must spaced 1 ½ inch (38 mm) minimum below and 12 inches (305 mm) minimum above the grab bar. Recessed objects can be spaced immediately above and below.

Figure 609.3 Spacing of Grab Bars

Source: 2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide by Evan Terry Associates - published 2015

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