Showers

Question 1

What are the threshold requirements for a roll-in-type shower?

Answer 1

1/2” maximum in height (no bevel)
- (per section 303)

Question 2

What are the threshold requirements for a transfer-type shower?

Answer 2

Thresholds 1/2” maximum in height must be beveled, rounded or vertical.

Question 3

For a standard roll-in shower, where must the controls be located?

Answer 3

• On the back wall above the grab bar, 48” maximum above the floor.
• 16” minimum to 27” maximum from the end wall behind the seat.

Question 4

What is the minimum width for a roll-in type shower?

Answer 4

60”

Question 5

When a shower is the only bathing fixture in a unit, what are the requirements?

Answer 5

1) It must be minimum 36 x 36 inside clear

2) It must provide blocking down to the floor on the seat wall for future installation of a seat IF THE WIDTH IS LESS THAN 42”