11B-608.2 Size and clearances for shower compartments

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11B-608.2 Size and clearances for shower compartments.

Shower compartments shall have sizes and clearances complying with Section 11B-608.2.

11B-608.2.1 Transfer type shower compartments.

Transfer type shower compartments shall be 36 inches (914 mm) by 36 inches (914 mm) clear inside dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides and shall have a 36 inch (914 mm) wide minimum entry on the face of the shower compartment. Clearance of 36 inches (914 mm) wide minimum by 48 inches (1219 mm) long minimum measured from the control wall shall be provided. Transfer type shower compartments shall be permitted in transient lodging guest rooms, multibedroom housing units in undergraduate student housing and residential dwelling units; and shall not be permitted at other locations to meet the requirements of Section 11B-213.3.6.

[2010 ADA Standards] 608.2.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartments. Transfer type shower compartments shall be 36 inches (915 mm) by 36 inches (915 mm) clear inside dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides and shall have a 36 inch (915 mm) wide minimum entry on the face of the shower compartment. Clearance of 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum measured from the control wall shall be provided.

A plan view shows the shower compartment is 36 inches by 36 inches, with a shower seat opposite the control wall, and grab bars on the back wall and control wall; clear floor space at the shower for transfer indicated to be 36 inches wide and 48 inches minimum in length; small print beneath the image reads: Note: inside finished dimensions at the center points of opposing sides

FIGURE 11B-608.2.1 TRANSFER TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT SIZE AND CLEARANCE

11B-608.2.2 Standard roll-in type shower compartments.

Standard roll-in type shower compartments shall be 30 inches (762 mm) wide minimum by 60 inches (1524 mm) deep minimum clear inside dimensions measured at center points of opposing sides with a full opening width on the long side.

[2010 ADA Standards] 608.2.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. Standard roll-in type shower compartments shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) deep minimum clear inside dimensions measured at center points of opposing sides and shall have a 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum entry on the face of the shower compartment.

11B-608.2.2.1 Clearance.

A 36 inch (914 mm) wide minimum by 60 inch (1524 mm) long minimum clearance shall be provided adjacent to the open face of the shower compartment.

[2010 ADA Standards] 608.2.2.1 Clearance. A 30 inch (760 mm) wide minimum by 60 inch (1525 mm) long minimum clearance shall be provided adjacent to the open face of the shower compartment.

Exception: Reserved.

[2010 ADA Standards] EXCEPTION: A lavatory complying with 606 shall be permitted on one 30 inch (760 mm) wide minimum side of the clearance provided that it is not on the side of the clearance adjacent to the controls or, where provided, not on the side of the clearance adjacent to the shower seat.

A plan view shows the shower compartment is 30 inches minimum by 60 inches minimum with a 60 inch wide entry on the face of the compartment. A clear floor space 36 inches side is provided adjacent to the open face of the compartment. A seat is shown on one end.

Note: inside finished dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides.

FIGURE 11B-608.2.2 STANDARD ROLL-IN TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT SIZE AND CLEARANCE ‡‡

11B-608.2.3 Alternate roll-in type shower compartments.

Alternate roll-in type shower compartments shall be 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 60 inches (1524 mm) deep minimum clear inside dimensions measured at center points of opposing sides. A 36 inch (914 mm) wide minimum entry shall be provided at one end of the long side of the compartment.

A plan view shows the shower compartment is 36 inches wide absolute and 60 inches deep minimum. A 36 inch wide minimum entry is provided on one long wall. A seat is provided adjacent to the entry on the same wall.

Note: inside finished dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides.

FIGURE 11B-608.2.3 ALTERNATE ROLL-IN TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT SIZE AND CLEARANCE

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