Grab Bar Installation Regulations
Bathtubs are one of the most dangerous fixtures in the bathroom. It is unsafe especially for young children and the elderly. But even hale and hearty adults can slip in the bathtub. That is why bathtub grab bars are necessary fixtures in the bathroom. The best grab bars have a grooved surface that provides a secure, non-slip grasp.
The importance of grab bars is apparent in regulations set by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that specifies the grab bar regulations. For a bathtub installation that include a permanent seat, two grab bars must be mounted on the rear wall, one located no higher than 36 inches about the floor surface adjacent to the bathtub and the second positioned a minimum of 8 inches and maximum of 10 inches above the rim of the bathtub. Both of the rear wall grab bars also must be installed no more than 12 inches from the end wall with the faucet and controls. In addition, a 24-inch grab bar must be installed on the control end wall, with the outside end flush with the edge of the bathtub.