11B-608.5 Controls

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11B-608.5 Controls.

Controls, faucets, and shower spray units shall comply with Section 11B-309.4. Controls and faucets shall allow the user to close and open the water supply.

[2010 ADA Standards] 608.5 Controls. Controls, faucets, and shower spray units shall comply with 309.4.

11B-608.5.1 Transfer type shower compartments.

In transfer type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall opposite the seat 38 inches (965 mm) minimum and 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum above the shower floor and shall be located on the control wall 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the centerline of the seat toward the shower opening.

Elevation drawing of a shower compartment showing controls to be mounted between 38 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the shower floor and shall be on the control wall 15 inches maximum from the centerline of the seat

FIGURE 11B-608.5.1 TRANSFER TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT CONTROL LOCATION

11B-608.5.2 Standard roll-in type shower compartments.

In standard roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and the shower spray unit shall be located on the back wall of the compartment adjacent to the seat 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum from the seat wall; and shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor.

[2010 ADA Standards] 608.5.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. In standard roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the shower floor. Where a seat is provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the back wall adjacent to the seat wall and shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum from the seat wall.

(a) reserved

Figure (b) is an elevation drawing of a compartment with a seat. The measurements for the controls are shown updated and enclosed in a cloud bubble to indicate the change.

(b) with seat

FIGURE 11B-608.5.2

STANDARD ROLL-IN TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT CONTROL LOCATION

ETA Editor's Note

The CBC requirements for positioning controls in standard roll-in shower compartments are more restrictive than 2010 ADA Standards.

11B-608.5.3 Alternate roll-in type shower compartments.

In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall of the compartment adjacent to the 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum from the seat wall or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (381 mm) maximum, left or right of the centerline of the seat. The controls, faucets, and shower spray units shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor.

[2010 ADA Standards] 608.5.3 Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the shower floor. Where a seat is provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall adjacent to the seat 27 inches (685 mm) maximum from the side wall behind the seat or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (380 mm) maximum, left or right, of the centerline of the seat. Where a seat is not provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall farthest from the compartment entry.

four drawings, arranged in two rows of two drawings each, with the top row showing drawing a on the left and drawing b on the right; the lower row shows drawing c on the left and drawing d on the right. (a) is an elevation drawing of a side wall adjacent to a seat. The area for controls, faucets and shower spray units is located on the side wall adjacent to the seat, above the grab bar but no higher than 48 inches above the shower floor, and extending 16" minimum and 27 inches maximum from the seat wall. Figure (b) shows an alternate location on the back wall, above the grab bar but no higher than 48 inches above the shower floor, and extending from the side wall to 15 inches maximum from the center line of the seat. Figure (c) Reserved-Model Code Figure Not Applicable. Figure (d) is a plan view of compartment with a seat.

FIGURE 11B-608.5.3

ALTERNATE ROLL-IN TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT CONTROL LOCATION

ETA Editor's Note

The CBC requirements for positioning controls in alternate roll-in shower compartments are more restrictive than 2010 ADA Standards.

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