2019 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2020 with July 1, 2021 amendments)

11B-1009.4 Transfer walls.

Transfer walls shall comply with Section 11B-1009.4.

11B-1009.4.1 Clear deck space.

A clear deck space of 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at the base of the transfer wall. Where one grab bar is provided, the clear deck space shall be centered on the grab bar. Where two grab bars are provided, the clear deck space shall be centered on the clearance between the grab bars.

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(b)

FIGURE 11B-1009.4.1 CLEAR DECK SPACE AT TRANSFER WALLS

11B-1009.4.2 Height.

The height of the transfer wall shall be 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum measured from the deck.

FIGURE 11B-1009.4.2 TRANSFER WALL HEIGHT

11B-1009.4.3 Wall depth and length.

The depth of the transfer wall shall be 12 inches (305 mm) minimum and 16 inches (406 mm) maximum. The length of the transfer wall shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum and shall be centered on the clear deck space.

FIGURE 11B-1009.4.3 DEPTH AND LENGTH OF TRANSFER WALLS

11B-1009.4.4 Surface.

Surfaces of transfer walls shall not be sharp and shall have rounded edges.

11B-1009.4.5 Grab bars.

At least one grab bar complying with Section 11B-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 (102 mm) minimum and 6 inches (152 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 Section 11B-609.4.

(a)

(b)

(c)

FIGURE 11B-1009.4.5 GRAB BARS FOR TRANSFER WALLS