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ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide

607.4.1 Bathtubs with Permanent Seats.

For bathtubs with permanent seats, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with 607.4.1.

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 (840 to 915 mm) above the finish floor.  The lower grab bar is mounted 8 to 10 inches (205 to 255 mm) above the tub rim.
Figure (b) is a plan view. A grab bar on the foot end wall is 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum and is installed at the front edge of the tub. The rear grab bars are mounted 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the foot end wall and 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the head end wall.

Figure 607.4.1 Grab Bars for Bathtubs with Permanent Seats

607.4.1.1 Back Wall.

Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and the other located 8 inches (205 mm) minimum and 10 inches (255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub. Each grab bar shall be installed 15 inches (380 mm) maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall. [ECTCR UFAS 4.34.5.4(3), Fig. 48(b)]

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. [ECTCR UFAS 4.34.5.4(3), Fig. 48(b)]

Source: ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide by U.S. Access Board - published 01/07/2016

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