Dwelling grab bar elevation

[chris kennedy]

I'm going to install two grab bars in my aging father in-laws shower. I'm assuming there are no codes that would apply here, just put them where it is comfortable for him, correct?

Also one is one an interior wall, so I will be opening the hall side of the wall to install backing. Again I'm assuming that are no code requirements for type of backing. Sound right?

Thanks

 

[Uncle Bob]

Chris,

I agree; but, I think your in the wrong pew.

Uncle Bob

 

[fatboy]

wrong pew.........funny.............

 

[DRP]

While we're here... I've let in a 2x6 "ledger" as blocking around baths, CL at 36" several times. This is slightly deeper than a code notch in a 2x6 wall, I've also seen this as a floor ledger in other's work. For blocking it is much stronger for backup and still leaves more "meat" than a 2x4 wall, as a ledger it provides better bearing than a 1x. How do you all view those type notches.

 

[mark handler]

Required no, but you might want to follow some residental standards

http://www.huduser.org/portal/publications/pdf/fairhousing/fairch6.pdf

 

[Uncle Bob]

DPR,

I like it

Uncle Bob