Shower Grab Bars Placement

Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls.

Shower grab bars placement.

This is usually a longer bar positioned horizontally. Near the toilet is another good place to install a grab bar. By the faucet handles or near them. These are minimum suggestions.

Choose a bar 32 inches long or longer for a horizontal bar. If you sit down on a shower chair diagonally may be the best direction for the bar nearest your chair. Front wall where the showerhead and controls are or assistance with getting in and out of the shower. This is useful in situations where a lot of movement is anticipated and the shower is medium to large in size.

Choose a bar 18 inches long or longer for vertical placement at the edge of the tub. It is suggested that you should install a minimum of two grab bars in you shower bathtub. Attach a vertical grab bar near the tub edge following the procedures shown in photos 1 7. Depending on your specific needs grab bars have their placement advantages.

On the wall at the entrance to the shower stall. They should be position in the following spots. You can mount a grab bar horizontally vertically and diagonally. Again another small bar positioned.

Horizontal placement of a grab bar provides increased coverage in the horizontal plane. Yank both grab bars to test for a strong connection. All three directions can be used in the tub. Side wall horizontal or angled to assist with sitting and standing in the shower.

Choose bars that are 1 1 2 inches. Alternate roll in type shower compartments in alternate roll in type shower compartments grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry. On the side wall. Alternate roll in type shower compartments in alternate roll in type shower compartments grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry.

You re not done until you yank test. The suction cup option could be used as a tester to see where you want to permanently place a permanent one. The bottom of the shower bar should be about 32 in. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat.

Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. This is normally a small grab bar positioned vertically. When mounting at an angle be sure to locate the studs to fasten the bar to and measure accordingly.