11B-607.4.2 Bathtubs without permanent seats

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11B-607.4.2 Bathtubs without permanent seats.

For bathtubs without permanent seats, grab bars shall comply with Section 11B-607.4.2.

11B-607.4.2.1 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 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum and shall be installed 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall.

11B-607.4.2.2 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.

11B-607.4.2.3 Head end wall.

A grab bar 12 inches (305 mm) long minimum shall be installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

Figure (a) is an elevation drawing showing rear grab bars, one mounted 33 to 36 inches above the finish floor, and one mounted 8 to 10 inches above the tub rim.

(a) elevation

Figure (b) is a plan view showing a grab bar on the foot (control) end wall 24 inches long minimum installed at the front edge of the tub. Rear grab bars are 24 inches long minimum and are mounted 12 inches maximum from the foot (control) end wall and 24 inches maximum from the head end wall. A grab bar 12 inches long minimum is installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the tub.

(b) plan

FIGURE 11B-607.4.2 GRAB BARS FOR BATHTUBS WITH REMOVABLE IN-TUB SEATS

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