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2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide

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.

11B-610.2 Bathtub seats.

The top of bathtub seats shall be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum above the bathroom finish floor. The depth of a removable in-tub seat shall be 15 inches (381 mm) minimum and 16 inches (406 mm) maximum. The seat shall be capable of secure placement. Permanent seats at the head end of the bathtub shall be 15 inches (381 mm) deep minimum and shall extend from the back wall to or beyond the outer edge of the bathtub.

[S.H. 1115B.4.5, Item 2]
Figure (a) shows a removable in-tub seat in elevation and plan views that is 15 to 16 inches deep and 17 to 19 inches above the floor measured to the top of the seat. Figure (b) shows permanent tub seat in elevation and plan views that is 15 inches minimum deep and 17 to 19 inches above the floor measured to the top of the seat.

FIGURE 11B-610.2

BATHTUB SEATS

Source: 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide by California Building Standards Commission (edited by Evan Terry Associates) - published 01/01/2015

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