11B-607.4.1 Bathtubs with permanent seats

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11B-607.4.1 Bathtubs with permanent seats.

For bathtubs with permanent seats, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with Section 11B-607.4.1.

11B-607.4.1.1 Back wall.

Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with Section 11B-609.4 and the other located 8 inches (203 mm) minimum and 10 inches (254 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be installed 15 inches (381 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall.

11B-607.4.1.2 Control end wall.

A grab bar 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

Figure (a) shows an elevation drawing of a tub with a permanent seat and two parallel grab bars on the back wall. The upper grab bar is mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finish floor. The lower grab bar is mounted 8 to 10 inches above the tub rim. Figure (b) is a plan view. A grab bar on the foot end wall is 24 inches long minimum and is installed at the front edge of the tub. The rear grab bars are mounted 12 inches maximum from the foot end wall and 15 inches maximum from the head end wall.

(a) elevation

(b) plan

FIGURE 11B-607.4.1 GRAB BARS FOR BATHTUBS WITH PERMANENT SEATS

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2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023)