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11B-608.5.3 Alternate roll-in type shower compartments.

In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall of the compartment adjacent to the 16 inches (406 mm) minimum and 27 inches (686 mm) maximum from the seat wall or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (381 mm) maximum, left or right of the centerline of the seat. The controls, faucets, and shower spray units shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the shower floor.

[2010 ADA Standards] 608.5.3 Alternate Roll-In Type Shower Compartments. In alternate roll-in type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar, but no higher than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the shower floor. Where a seat is provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be located on the side wall adjacent to the seat 27 inches (685 mm) maximum from the side wall behind the seat or shall be located on the back wall opposite the seat 15 inches (380 mm) maximum, left or right, of the centerline of the seat. Where a seat is not provided, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall farthest from the compartment entry.

four drawings, arranged in two rows of two drawings each, with the top row showing drawing a on the left and drawing b on the right; the lower row shows drawing c on the left and drawing d on the right. (a) is an elevation drawing of a side wall adjacent to a seat. The area for controls, faucets and shower spray units is located on the side wall adjacent to the seat, above the grab bar but no higher than 48 inches above the shower floor, and extending 16" minimum and 27 inches maximum from the seat wall. Figure (b) shows an alternate location on the back wall, above the grab bar but no higher than 48 inches above the shower floor, and extending from the side wall to 15 inches maximum from the center line of the seat. Figure (c) Reserved-Model Code Figure Not Applicable. Figure (d) is a plan view of compartment with a seat.

FIGURE 11B-608.5.3

ALTERNATE ROLL-IN TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT CONTROL LOCATION

ETA Editor's Note       

The CBC requirements for positioning controls in alternate roll-in shower compartments are more restrictive than 2010 ADA Standards.

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