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f. Is there a horizontal grab bar on the wall alongside the shower seat (but not behind the shower seat) for stabilization and to aid in transfer from a wheelchair to the folding shower seat as shown in Figure 37(a) below? [ADA Stds. 4.21.4; Fig. 37]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ________________________________________

Figure shows three elevations of a small transfer shower with seat. The side elevation shows the seat mounted 18 inches above the floor measured to floor of the shower at entry. No grab bar is mounted behind the seat. The back wall elevation shows the seat and a short grab bar mounted at 33 inches to 36 inches above the floor. The grab bar is 18 inches long measured starting at the control wall. The control wall has an area for controls indicated by a dashed line in the shape of a rectangle located above the grab bar. The control area is between 38 inches and 48 inches above the floor and extends from entry to the shower in 18 inches. A hand held shower is mounted no more than 18 inches from the entrance to the shower. One grab bar is shown across the entire control wall mounted at 33 inches to 36 inches.

ADA Stds. Figure 37(a) - Grab bars at Small Shower Stalls

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