Newport Brass GRAB BAR - Manual (Page 2)

Recommended Installation by a Professional Contractor
Grab bars are to be installed in the critical support area as follows:
TUB - A horizontal grab bar(s) shall be installed on the back wall critical support area with a total minimum
length equal to 30% of the horizontal length of the critical support area. A horizontal or vertical grab bar(s)
shall be installed in the critical support area on either the service or non-service wall. A minimum horizontal
graspable length of 9" (230mm). A minimum vertical graspable length of 6" (152mm) and shall be installed in
the tub entrance area. See detail below.
SHOWER - A horizontal grab bar(s) shall be installed in the critical support area on either the service, back
or non-service wall. A minimum graspable length of 9" (230mm).
RECESSED TUB/SHOWER BATHING AREA
CRITICAL SUPPORT
AREA BACK WALL CRITICAL SUPPORT
AREA SERVICE WALL
38” (TUB BATHING)
48” (TUB/SHOWER)
24”
CRITICAL SUPPORT AREA
NON-SERVICE WALL
6” MAX
6”
6”
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