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2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) Pocket Guide

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1009.4.5 Grab Bars.

At least one grab bar complying with 609 shall be provided on the transfer wall. Grab bars shall be perpendicular to the pool wall and shall extend the full depth of the transfer wall. The top of the gripping surface shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 inches (150 mm) maximum above transfer walls. Where one grab bar is provided, clearance shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on both sides of the grab bar. Where two grab bars are provided, clearance between grab bars shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum.

EXCEPTION: Grab bars on transfer walls shall not be required to comply with 609.4.

Grab bars at transfer walls are shown perpendicular to the pool wall and extending the full depth of the transfer wall. Figure (a) shows in plan view two grab bars with a clearance between them of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. Figure (b) shows in plan view one grab bar with a clearance of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on both sides. Figure (c) shows in side elevation a height of the grab bar gripping surface 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) above the wall, measured to the top of the gripping surface.

(a)

Grab bars at transfer walls are shown perpendicular to the pool wall and extending the full depth of the transfer wall. Figure (a) shows in plan view two grab bars with a clearance between them of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. Figure (b) shows in plan view one grab bar with a clearance of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on both sides. Figure (c) shows in side elevation a height of the grab bar gripping surface 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) above the wall, measured to the top of the gripping surface.

(b)

Grab bars at transfer walls are shown perpendicular to the pool wall and extending the full depth of the transfer wall. Figure (a) shows in plan view two grab bars with a clearance between them of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. Figure (b) shows in plan view one grab bar with a clearance of 24 inches (610 mm) minimum on both sides. Figure (c) shows in side elevation a height of the grab bar gripping surface 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) above the wall, measured to the top of the gripping surface.

(c)

Figure 1009.4.5 Grab Bars for Transfer Walls

Source: 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) Pocket Guide by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - published 03/15/2012

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