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ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide

608.3.2 Standard Roll-In Type Shower Compartments.

Where a seat is provided in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall opposite the seat. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Where a seat is not provided in standard roll-in type shower compartments, grab bars shall be provided on three walls. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from adjacent walls. [ECTCR UFAS 4.21.4, Fig. 37(b), 4.34.5.5(3), Fig. 49(b)]

Figure (a) is a plan view of a shower without a seat.  Grab bars are provided on three walls that are 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from the adjacent wall. 
Figure (b) is a plan view of a shower with a seat on one side wall. Grab bars are provided on the opposite side wall and the back wall. The back wall grab bar does not extend over the seat. The grab bars are 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from the adjacent wall.

Figure 608.3.2 Grab Bars for Standard Roll-In Type Showers

Source: ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide by U.S. Access Board - published 01/07/2016

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