grab handles

[John Dirks Jr]

In your reports, do any of you ever mention lack of grab handles in shower/tub enclosures?

[davidlord]

Nope.

[Chad Fabry]

nope

[Les]

no

[Tim H]

Originally posted by AHI

In your reports, do any of you ever mention lack of grab handles in shower/tub enclosures?

Never have.

Tim

[Jim Katen]

Originally posted by AHI

In your reports, do any of you ever mention lack of grab handles in shower/tub enclosures?

Only in ADA units of multifamily projects.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[Scottpat]

I'll chime in as well with a No!

[John Dirks Jr]

So it's a no to lack of. What if you saw a grab handle that was loose? Would you mention that?

[Brad Manor]

Yep

-Brad

[Mike Lamb]

If pertinent to your inspection, you can find shower and tub grab bar specs and requirements from the

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)

http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm#4.26

4.20 and 4.21

[Tim H]

Originally posted by AHI

So it's a no to lack of. What if you saw a grab handle that was loose? Would you mention that?

Yes. That is a very dangerous condition. Falling in the tub or shower can be deadly.

Tim

[randynavarro]

Not to mention the holes will leak and make rot.

[msteger]

I would have to say "Nope".

[mailman_0]

Originally posted by John Dirks Jr

In your reports, do any of you ever mention lack of grab handles in shower/tub enclosures?

no if not present,

of course yes if present and loose...

[Jack Ahern]

This inspector would make a comment in the report..... "Suggests adding grab bars----safety issue". How many toilet paper holders, sinks and towel bars have assisted some of our older folk off the can?[8D]