Above the top of the tub.
Grab bar placement in bathtub.
This video goes into detail on how to best center and mark the placement of the grab bar.
Unlike a diagonal or vertical placement horizontally positioning of the grab rail provides a hand hold at one pre determined height.
Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall one located in accordance with 609 4 and the other located 8 inches 205 mm minimum and 10 inches 255 mm maximum above the rim of the bathtub.
Choose a bar 32 inches long or longer for a horizontal bar.
Once your holes are mark as to where you want to drill place your nail on a mark and.
Choose bars that are 1 1 2 inches.
Again this depends on the.
It is suggested that you should install a minimum of two grab bars in you shower bathtub.
The vertical bar on the faucet wall steadies the bather when adjusting the water.
And if the bottom of this bar is located lower than the side wall bar it provides a good extra grip for getting out of a tub.
Side wall horizontal or angled to assist with sitting and standing in the shower.
These are minimum suggestions.
Each grab bar shall be 24 inches 610 mm long minimum and shall be installed 24 inches 610 mm maximum from the head end wall and 12 inches 305 mm maximum from the control end wall.
Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall one located in accordance with 609 4 and other located 8 inches 205 mm minimum and 10 inches 255 mm maximum above the rim of the bathtub.
This is useful in situations where a lot of movement is anticipated and the shower is medium to large in size.
You can mount a grab bar horizontally vertically and diagonally.
For studs 16 in.
Mount a bar at an angle between two wall studs on the long back wall of the tub photo 7.
Near the toilet is another good place to install a grab bar.
Long bar provides a nice angle.
All three directions can be used in the tub.
A grab bar 24 inches 610 mm long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.
If you sit down on a shower chair diagonally may be the best direction for the bar nearest your chair.
Choose a bar 18 inches long or longer for vertical placement at the edge of the tub.
Horizontal placement of a grab bar provides increased coverage in the horizontal plane.
The bottom of the bar should be about 6 to 10 in.
Keep in mind that the goal of each bar placement is to create a handrail of sorts surrounding the bathtub.
Front wall where the showerhead and controls are or assistance with getting in and out of the shower.
Grab bars in tub requirements bathtubs with permanent seats back wall.
