Blocking

Question 1

True or False:
Blocking must be continuous around a tub.

Answer 1

False
There can be a 6” gap in the left and right corners of the back wall. The control and head walls should run all the way to the corner.

Question 2

What are the requirements for shower blocking?

Answer 2

There must be blocking between 32” and 38” and it must be continuous on all walls.

Question 3

What are the requirements for tub blocking?

Answer 3

Blocking must be present between 32” and 38” from the finished floor on all three sides. The back wall blocking must also go down to 6” above the tub flood line.
A 6” gap is allowed in each corner.

Question 4

Why shouldn’t a soap dish be installed in a tub?

Answer 4

Because they are typically installed where a grab bar is designed to go and would obstruct its use.