Grab Bars In Showers

[north star]

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I am looking for the charging language in the `09 ANSI A117.1

and \ or the `10 ADA SAD that requires grab bars in Shower

compartments.

I have a project where an existing Male Shower Compartment

has 4 separate shower heads in it [ i.e. - a military type Gang

Shower, w \ potentially 4 users at once ], and the RDP has

submitted plans to have an ADA compliant shower head only,

installed, ...no mention about the limitation on the height

A.F.F. [ RE: 48" ], and no mention about grab bars being

installed.

Are grab bars actually required in this type of renovation ?

FWIW, ...the whole project essentially, ...is to renovate the

Men's & Women's Restrooms to be ADA compliant, and to

replace existing plumbing fixtures with water conserving

plumbing fixtures.

Thanks for your input !



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[JBI]

The charging language is in the IBC in chapter 11 (or in the IEBC if adopted) and in your local laws.

 

[mark handler]

2010 ADASAD

ADA CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS

213.3.6 Bathing Facilities. Where bathtubs or showers are provided, at least one bathtub complying with 607 or at least one shower complying with 608 shall be provided.

608.1 General. Shower compartments shall comply with 608

Both 607 and 608 include grabbar requirements

http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards_prt.pdf

 

[ADAguy]

Don't forget access to it (roll-in) and seat requirements.

 

[north star]

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ADAguy,

Thanks !........My plans do not show either of those

details or components either !

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