All handrails, grab bars, and tub and shower seats required to be accessible by 4.1, 4.8, 4.9, 4.16, 4.17, 4.20 or 4.21 shall comply with 4.26....
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4.26.1* General
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4.26.2* SIZE AND SPACING OF GRAB BARS AND HANDRAILS
The diameter or width of the gripping surfaces of a handrail or grab bar shall be 1-1/4 in to 1-1/2 in (32 mm to 38 mm), or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface....
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4.26.2* Size and Spacing of Grab Bars and Handrails
The diameter or width of the gripping surfaces of a handrail or grab bar shall be 1‒1/4 in to 1‒1/2 in (32 mm to 38 mm), or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface....
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4.26.3 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
The structural strength of grab bars, tub and shower seats, fasteners, and mounting devices shall meet the following specification: (1) Bending stress in a grab bar or seat induced by...
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4.26.3 Structural Strength
The structural strength of grab bars, tub and shower seats, fasteners, and mounting devices shall meet the following specification:...
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4.26.3(1)
(1) Bending stress in a grab bar or seat induced by the maximum bending moment from the application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable stress for the material of the grab...
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4.26.3(2)
(2) Shear stress induced in a grab bar or seat by the application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable shear stress for the material of the grab bar or seat....
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4.26.3(3)
(3) Shear force induced in a fastener or mounting device from the application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable lateral load of either the fastener or mounting...
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4.26.3(4)
(4) Tensile force induced in a fastener by a direct tension force of 250 lbf (1112N) plus the maximum moment from the application of 250 lbf (1112N) shall be less than the allowable...
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4.26.3(5)
(5) Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings....
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4.26.4 ELIMINATING HAZARDS
A handrail or grab bar and any wall or other surface adjacent to it shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 in (3.2 mm)....
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4.26.4 Eliminating Hazards
A handrail or grab bar and any wall or other surface adjacent to it shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 in (3.2 mm)....
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Handrails, Grab Bars, and Tub and Shower Seats [4.26]
Handrails, Grab Bars, and Tub and Shower Seats [4.26] ADAAG 4.26 provides technical requirements for: handrails at ramps [4.8] and stairs [4.9] grab bars at water closets...
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Size and Spacing of Grab Bars and Handrails [4.26.2]
Size and Spacing of Grab Bars and Handrails [4.26.2] Use of a grab bar or handrail requires the formation of a power grip so that thumb and fingers can be opposed and the surface of the...
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Conclusion
During this second phase of the independent wheelchair transfer study, platform transfers with and without grab-bars and a backrest and two-step transfers were evaluated....
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604.5 Grab Bars (Exception 2)
604.5 Grab Bars (Exception 2) Exception 2 to this section permits grab bars to not be installed at water closets in residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features provided...
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609 Grab Bars
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609.1 General
Grab bars in toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall comply with 609....
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609.2 Cross Section
Grab bars shall have a cross section complying with 609.2.1 or 609.2.2....
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609.2.1 Circular Cross Section
Grab bars with circular cross sections shall have an outside diameter of 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum....
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609.2.2 Non-Circular Cross Section
Grab bars with non-circular cross sections shall have a cross-section dimension of 2 inches (51 mm) maximum and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 4.8 inches (120 mm)...
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609.5 Surface Hazards
Grab bars and any wall or other surfaces adjacent to grab bars shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements and shall have rounded edges....
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609.6 Fittings
Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings....
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609.7 Installation
Grab bars shall be installed in any manner that provides a gripping surface at the specified locations and that does not obstruct the required clear floor space....