2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
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. [S.H. 4.20.6]
Advisory 607.6 Shower Spray Unit and Water. Ensure that hand-held shower spray units are capable of delivering water pressure substantially equivalent to fixed shower heads.
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Non-Positive Shut-off
General Comment or Question
People are always asking what the term non-positive shut-off means. It's not well-documented but I believe that it refers...
August 13, 2019 at 10:08PM
By James L. Terry - 7 views, 0 replies