44.6.1 Bathtubs shall comply with the following:
a. Fixtures: Bathtubs shall be a minimum, nominal dimension of 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) long. The rim shall be between 16 and 18 inches (16" and 18" = 406mm and 457mm) above the floor.
b. Minimum floor area: A clear floor area 30 inches (30" = 762mm) wide and at least 72 inches (72" = 1829mm) long shall be provided adjacent to the tub. At least 12 inches (12" = 305mm) of the area length shall extend beyond the drain end of the tub if the tub is 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) long.
c. Wall reinforcement: All walls of the tub shall have structural reinforcement to allow the future installation of grab bars at any location from the rim of the tub to a height of 60 inches (60" = 1524m) above the tub bottom.
In Group 2B bathrooms, two grab bars, 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) long, shall be installed centered on the long wall and parallel to the floor. One shall be mounted at a height of 21 inches (21" = 533mm) and one at a height of 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above the floor
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d. Tub material: Plastic or fiberglass tubs shall be structurally capable of accepting the installation of a lift that clamps onto the rim.
e. Hardware: Faucets shall be operable with a closed fist and shall not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
f. Hardware location: Faucets and mixing valves shall be centered horizontally on the long wall of the tub, 28 inches (28" = 711mm) above the floor. The tub spout shall be located on the end wall above the drain and a shower head may be located on either the end wall or long wall. If hardware is installed in locations other than those specified, piping shall also be provided and capped in the wall.
g. Hand-held showers: A hand-held shower head with a flow regulator, attached to a 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) long flexible hose and an adjustable mounting bar, shall be provided or be capable of being installed on the long wall of the tub.
In Group 2B bathrooms, a tub seat which is portable or permanent shall be provided
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In Group 2B bathrooms, a hand held shower head attached to a 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) long flexible hose and an adjustable mounting bar, 36 inches (36" = 914mm) long, shall be installed on the long wall of the tub. The bottom of the mounting bar shall be located at 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the tub bottom.
h. Door enclosures: Tracks for sliding doors or enclosures shall not be mounted on the rim of the bathtub unless they can be removed.
In Group 2B bathrooms, sliding doors shall not be used
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i. Soap Trays: Soap trays shall not have a hand-hold feature and shall be installed or be capable of being relocated with a centerline no higher than 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) above the floor.
In Group 2B bathrooms, soap trays shall be installed no higher than 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) above the floor to the centerline of the soap tray.
44.6.2 Showers shall comply with the following:
a. Fixture size: The shower shall be the wheel-in type with a minimum, nominal size of 30 inches by 60 inches (30" x 60" = 762mm x 1524mm). The long side shall be fully open. In the alternative, the stall may be 36 by 60 inches (36" x 60" = 914mm x 1524mm) with a 24 inch (24" = 610mm) wing wall on the 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) side. The slope of the shower floor shall not exceed 2%. The curb shall have no more than a 1/2 inch (1/2" = 13mm) maximum lip, beveled at a slope no steeper than 1:2.
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b. Wall reinforcement: All walls of the shower shall have structural reinforcement to allow the future installation of a seat and grab bars, at any location from the floor to a height of 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) above the floor.
In Group 2B bathrooms, one grab bar 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) long shall be installed on the long wall, at a height of 36 inches (36" = 914mm) above the floor.
c. Seat: A hinged, padded shower seat shall be installed or be capable of being installed on a wall adjacent to the opening. The seat shall be mounted with the edge as close as possible to the opening to provide a safe transfer. The top of the seat shall be 17 to 19 inches (17" to 19" = 432mm to 483mm) above the shower floor.
In Group 2B bathrooms, a hinged, padded shower seat shall be installed and mounted as specified above. The seat shall be a minimum of 16 inches (16" = 406mm) deep by 24 inches (24" = 610mm) long. Grab bars shall not be located behind the seat
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d. Hardware: Faucets shall be operable with a closed fist and shall not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
e. Hardware location: Mixing valves shall be centered horizontally on the long wall. The centerline of the control shall be mounted 38 inches to 48 inches (38" to 48" = 965mm to 1219mm) above the shower floor.
f. Hand held shower: A hand held shower head attached to a 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) long flexible hose and an adjustable mounting bar shall be provided or be capable of being installed in the shower.
In Group 2B bathrooms, a hand held shower head attached to a 60 inch (60" = 1524mm) long flexible hose and an adjustable mounting bar, 36 inches (36" = 914mm) long shall be installed in the shower on the long wall adjacent to the seat. The bottom of the mounting bar shall be located at 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the shower floor.
g. Soap tray: Shall not have a hand-hold feature unless it can support 250 lbs for five minutes. If provided, it shall be installed or be capable of being relocated with a centerline no higher than 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) above the shower floor.
In Group 2B bathrooms, soap trays shall be installed no higher than 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) above the floor to the centerline of the soap tray.
