607.4 – Grab Bar Placement

607.4 Grab Bars.
Grab bars for bathtubs shall comply with 609 and shall be provided in accordance with 607.4.1 or 607.4.2.

607.4.1 Bathtubs With Permanent Seats.
For bathtubs with permanent seats, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with 607.4.1.

607.4.1.1 Back Wall.
Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and the other located 205 mm (8″) minimum and 255 mm (10″) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.  Each grab bar shall be installed 380 mm (15″) maximum from the head end wall and 305 mm (12″) maximum from the control end wall.

607.4.1.2 Control End Wall.
A grab bar 610 mm (24″) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

607.4.2 Bathtubs Without Permanent Seats.
For bathtubs without permanent seats, grab bars shall comply with 607.4.2.

607.4.2.1 Back Wall.
Two grab bars shall be installed on the back wall, one located in accordance with 609.4 and other located 205 mm (8″) minimum and 255 mm (10″) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.  Each grab bar shall be 610 mm (24″) long minimum and shall be installed 610 mm (24″) maximum from the head end wall and 305 mm (12″) maximum from the control end wall.

607.4.2.2 Control End Wall.
A grab bar 610 mm (24″) long minimum shall be installed on the control end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.

607.4.2.3 Head End Wall.
A grab bar 305 mm (12″) long minimum shall be installed on the head end wall at the front edge of the bathtub.