Type B Shower or Tub plumbing fixture height

[jar546]

I just received a call asking about the height of the handles in a Type B unit. I cannot find any specific reference to this in ANSI A117.1 other than compliance with other sections. They also asked about shower head height which I definitely cannot find anything. Any opinions or direction would help. From a common sense standpoint I would assume a roll in shower would have the same as general forward reach range.

 

[mark handler]

Controls should be in the "control areas" shown in the figures.

The height of the 60" long hand head shower should be no higher than 48" reach height

 

[Gregg Harris]

I just received a call asking about the height of the handles in a Type B unit. I cannot find any specific reference to this in ANSI A117.1 other than compliance with other sections. They also asked about shower head height which I definitely cannot find anything. Any opinions or direction would help. From a common sense standpoint I would assume a roll in shower would have the same as general forward reach range.

Is this it?

602.3 Operable Parts. Operable parts shall comply with 309.

602.4 Spout Height. Spout outlets shall be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor or

ground.

602.5 Spout Location. The spout shall be located 15 inches (380 mm) minimum from the vertical

support and 5 inches (125 mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers

607.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water. A shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches (1500 mm) long

minimum that can be used both as a fixed-position shower head and as a hand-held shower shall be

provided. The shower spray unit shall have an on/off control with a non-positive shut-off. If an

adjustable-height shower head on a vertical bar is used, the bar shall be installed so as not to obstruct

the use of grab bars. Bathtub shower spray units shall deliver water that is 120°F (49°C) maximum

 

[mjw_accessibility]

I do not see a requirement for tub rim heights in Type A or B units. They are not required to have a tub seat, so they are not limited to 17-19" directly by the code. Is there something I am missing?

 

[Jay Smith]

In Type B units the regulation on operable parts shows plumbing fixture controls under the exceptions.

 

[mjw_accessibility]

Thank you for that note. What about the actual height of the tub? I know that the seat required in ICC A117.1 607.3 must be 17-19", but neither Type A nor B units are required to have a tub seat.

 

[Jay Smith]

Thank you for that note. What about the actual height of the tub? I know that the seat required in ICC A117.1 607.3 must be 17-19", but neither Type A nor B units are required to have a tub seat.

The seat exception seems to have been deleted for Type A in the 2017 edition.

 

[mjw_accessibility]

Thank you very much for letting me know. We are still under the 2009 edition in NC through the end of 2024, but that is really good to know going forward.