Ada Bathroom Grab Bars Height

There is a lot to know about ada height requirements for grab bars by the toilet.

Ada bathroom grab bars height. For horizontal grab bars the ada standards require a height between 33 and 36 inches from the finished floor of the bathroom shower or tub. The source for the information below is the 2010 ada standards for accessible design. A grab bar 24 inches 610 mm long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

An ada compliant grab bar handrail must be fully anchored and have a smooth surface that can be easily grabbed. Side wall the side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches 1065 mm long minimum located 12 inches 305 mm maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches 1370 mm minimum from the rear wall. Grab bars must be installed between 34 and 38 inches above the floor and there must be a separation between the grab bar and the wall surface of at least 1 1 2 inches.

Ada height requirements for grab bars by the toilet. Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada. Figure 607 4 2 grab bars for bathtubs with removable in tub seats.

Grab bars in toilet stall requirements. Keep in mind that the measurements should be taken from the top edge of the grab bar and to the centerline of the mounting flange. A grab bar 12 inches 305 mm long minimum shall be installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

It is helpful to use this range as a guide for placement but the most important part is selecting a height that feels comfortable and secure for the person using them.