Ada Bathroom Grab Bar Dimensions

In addition the grab bar heights for children are found in 609 4.

Ada bathroom grab bar dimensions. Bathtubs without permanent seats. Grab bars in toilet stall requirements. See also ada requirements for seats. Another grab bar 42 length is also used at 33 36 from the floor off the wall on the side.

Dimensions for grab bars. 1 the location of the toilet measured from the side wall to the centerline should be between 12 18 2 the height of water closets should be between 11 17 to the top of the seat. For more information for information about the ada including the revised 2010 ada regulations please visit the department s website www ada gov. Grab bars in toilet stall requirements.

An overview of ada bathroom layout requirements. A grab bar 24 inches 610 mm long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub. Top of grab bar gripping surface 17 18 figure 11b 604 7 dispenser outlet location figure 11b 604 5 1 side wall grab bar at water closets figure 11b 604 5 2 rear wall grab bar at water closets these diagrams illustrate the specific requirements of these regulations and are intended only as an aid for building design and construction. If a lavatory or other fixture is recessed next to a water closet the rear grab bar can be 24 instead of 36 long minimum centered on the unit if wall space does not allow a grab bar 36 long min.

A a b b 36 max 915 mm 48 max 1220 mm. Vertical grab bars are not yet covered in the ada guidelines however ansi specifies the dimensions shown in the diagram. Or for answers to specific questions call the toll free ada information line at 800 514 0301 voice or 800 514 0383 tty. The grab bars are located off the back wall 33 36 from the floor and are 36 width.

Side wall the side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches 1065 mm long minimum located 12 inches 305 mm maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches 1370 mm minimum from the rear wall. Ada grab bar requirements ada grab bar requirements for shower stalls bath tubs and toilet stalls consult manufacturer s installation instructions for proper installation of specific product. For single handicapped restrooms there must be a 60 diameter for a wheel chair in the room. The guidelines for children s toilets are found in ada tas section 604 9.

Side wall the side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches 1065 mm long minimum located 12 inches 305 mm maximum. Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada. Grab bars are not intended to be used as towel bars and vice versa. Grab bars must be installed between 34 and 38 inches above the floor and there must be a separation between the grab bar and the wall surface of at least 1 1 2 inches.

Grab bars need to be mounted lower for better leverage 33 36 840 915 mm high. Horizontal side wall grab bars need to be 42 1065 mm minimum length.