2. Large Showers

2. Large Showers - Do large showers in accessible guestrooms/suites, if provided, have the following features...

a. Do large showers measure at least 30" wide by 60" deep as shown in Figure 35(b) below? [ADA Stds. 4.21.2]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ___________________________________________

3 foot shower with seat

Shower is at least 60 inches long and 30 inches deep. It is enclosed on three sides and open along one long side. A grab bar is mounted on all three walls (may be three bars - one on each wall). Shower controls and shower head are mounted no more than 27 inches from one of the side walls. A clear floor space is provided outside the shower that extends the entire length of the shower (minimum 36 inches wide by 60 inches long). A dashed line is shown indicating a possible location for a lavatory along the wall furthest away from the controls and shower head and in the required clear floor space for the shower.

A Stds. Figure 35(b) - Large Shower Size and Clearances

b. Are all large showers free of curbs or lips at the shower floor that would impede wheelchair approach and transfer onto the folding shower seat? [ADA Stds. 4.21.7]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ___________________________________________

c. Do all large showers have faucet controls that are easily operable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist (i.e.: levers, wrist blades, single arm, etc.)? [ADA Stds. 4.21.5]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ___________________________________________

d. Is there an adjustable height shower wand with at least a 60" long hose provided for persons who must shower from a seated position? [ADA Stds. 4.21.6]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ___________________________________________

e. Is there a horizontal grab bar along each of the three shower walls at 33"-36" above the floor as shown in Figure 37(b) below? [ADA Stds. 4.21.2; Fig. 37(b)]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ___________________________________________

Figure shows three elevations of a roll-in shower. The side elevation shows one grab bar mounted 33 inches to 36 inches above the floor (measured to floor outside shower). The bar extends the width of the side wall. The back wall elevation shows a grab bar across the entire wall mounted at 33 inches to 36 inches above the floor. A control area is indicated by a dashed line in the shape of a rectangle located above the grab bar. The control area is between 38 inches and 48 inches above the floor and extends from the corner to 27 inches from the corner. A hand held shower is mounted no more than 27 inches from the corner. The other side wall has one grab bar across the entire side mounted at 33 inches to 36 inches.

ADA Stds. Figure 37(b) - Grab bars at Large Shower Stalls

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