Shower Grab Bars Placement

These are minimum suggestions.

Shower grab bars placement.

Attach a vertical grab bar near the tub edge following the procedures shown in photos 1 7. They should be position in the following spots. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. If you sit down on a shower chair diagonally may be the best direction for the bar nearest your chair.

Near the toilet is another good place to install a grab bar. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. It is suggested that you should install a minimum of two grab bars in you shower bathtub.

On the side wall. All three directions can be used in the tub. When mounting at an angle be sure to locate the studs to fasten the bar to and measure accordingly. The bottom of the shower bar should be about 32 in.

Again another small bar positioned. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. This is normally a small grab bar positioned vertically. Depending on your specific needs grab bars have their placement advantages.

Yank both grab bars to test for a strong connection. You can mount a grab bar horizontally vertically and diagonally. By the faucet handles or near them. Side wall horizontal or angled to assist with sitting and standing in the shower.

Alternate roll in type shower compartments in alternate roll in type shower compartments grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry. This is useful in situations where a lot of movement is anticipated and the shower is medium to large in size. Unlike a diagonal or vertical placement horizontally positioning of the grab rail provides a hand hold at one pre determined height. Choose bars that are 1 1 2 inches.

You re not done until you yank test. Choose a bar 18 inches long or longer for vertical placement at the edge of the tub. On the wall at the entrance to the shower stall. Alternate roll in type shower compartments in alternate roll in type shower compartments grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry.

Horizontal placement of a grab bar provides increased coverage in the horizontal plane. This is usually a longer bar positioned horizontally. Front wall where the showerhead and controls are or assistance with getting in and out of the shower.