Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 30 - PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS
Section 30.8 - GRAB BARS
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
For the standard accessible toilet stall the water closet shall have two grab bars 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) long, one on the wall in back of the water closet and one on the side wall closest to the water closet.
For the alternate accessible toilet stall the water closet shall have two parallel grab bars, 42 inches long (42" = 1067m) installed on the side walls and located a minimum of six inches (6" = 76mm) from the interior corner.
30.8.1 Location: The side grab bar shall be located a maximum of 12 inches (12" = 305mm) from the interior corner. The rear grab bar shall be located a maximum of six inches (6" = 152mm) from the interior corner.
30.8.2 Height: Grab bars shall be set at a height of 33 to 36 inches (33" to 36" = 838mm to 914mm) above and parallel to the floor. Where a tank prevents location of the rear grab bar, a bar may be installed three inches (3" = 76mm) above the tank. Where a flushometer prevents the location of a 42 inch (42" = 1067mm) rear grab bar, one grab bar, 36 inches (36" = 914mm) shall be installed to the side of the flushometer, located three inches (3" = 76mm) from the closest edge of the flushometer.
30.8.3 Thickness: Grab bars shall be between 11/4 inches and 11/2 inches (11/4" to 11/2" = 32mm to 38mm) in outside diameter, have a 11/2 inch (11/2" = 38mm) clearance between the bar and the wall. See Fig. 30f
30.8.4 Material: Grab bars shall also be non-rusting and acid-etched or roughened. Grab bars shall comply with the structural strength defined in 521 CMR 5.00, DEFINITIONS.
30.8.5 Dispensers or other devices shall not be mounted above the grab bars.
