Best Practices in the Design of Toileting and Bathing Facilities for Assisted Transfers

4.21.3 Seat.

Seats are only required in transfer showers, which were not used in any of the designs reviewed. When seats were used in roll-in showers, built-in shower seats were typically omitted in favor of movable shower chairs or benches to provide more room and flexibility in accommodating people who required different levels of assistance.