Shower Grab Bars Placement

Attach a vertical grab bar near the tub edge following the procedures shown in photos 1 7.

Shower grab bars placement.

Choose bars that are 1 1 2 inches. Choose a bar 32 inches long or longer for a horizontal bar. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. The bottom of the shower bar should be about 32 in.

Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. By the faucet handles or near them. This is useful in situations where a lot of movement is anticipated and the shower is medium to large in size. Side wall horizontal or angled to assist with sitting and standing in the shower.

The suction cup option could be used as a tester to see where you want to permanently place a permanent one. This is usually a longer bar positioned horizontally. On the side wall. You re not done until you yank test.

Again another small bar positioned. If you sit down on a shower chair diagonally may be the best direction for the bar nearest your chair. They are also very flexible and mobile although once your holes are drilled they are drilled. When mounting at an angle be sure to locate the studs to fasten the bar to and measure accordingly.

It is suggested that you should install a minimum of two grab bars in you shower bathtub. You can mount a grab bar horizontally vertically and diagonally. Near the toilet is another good place to install a grab bar. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat.

These are minimum suggestions. They should be position in the following spots. All three directions can be used in the tub. Depending on your specific needs grab bars have their placement advantages.

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. 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. Choose a bar 18 inches long or longer for vertical placement at the edge of the tub.

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