Ada Shower Threshold Detail

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Ada shower threshold detail.

In transfer showers controls faucet and shower spray unit must be installed on the side wall opposite the seat. Wheelchair accessible shower threshold made out of heavy gage extruded mill finish aluminum. Shall not exceed a 5 change in level. It meets ada requirements for use in handicapped applications.

This shower threshold has a compressible solid neoprene gasket that will keep water in the shower while allowing the wheel to pass over easily. The part that is raised off the floor is only 1 4 and does comply with ada. If the flooring surface junction results in a higher elevation on one side of the threshold an additional 1 4 inch. With many standard shapes and sizes available or we customize to your specifications.

The possibilities for your project are wide open. Transfer showers allow for rounded beveled or vertical. Most thresholds have a 3 8 inch base that when added to the thickness of the mortar equals the elevation level of the carpet or tile. 213 3 7 coat hooks and shelves.

In alternate roll in type shower compartments the controls faucets and shower spray unit shall be located above the grab bar but no higher than 48 inches 1220 mm above the shower floor. Priced per foot see tabs below for more detailed information. The part that is raised off the floor is only 1 4 and does comply with ada. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in toilet rooms without toilet compartments at least one of each type shall comply with 603 4.

With all manufactured shower systems the installation has to bring the floor to within 0 5 of the top of the threshold to be ada compliant and comply with the following. Transfer showers have a barrier free entry with a maximum 1 2 high threshold. Aquatic accessible bath products break barriers not only in terms of how they can be used but also in how they look and how they can be customized to fit specific applications. Threshold is custom cut to size.

Transfer showers must have a shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches long minimum that can be used as a fixed position shower head and as a hand held shower. The shower head must have an on off control with a non positive shut off. Only the beveled section of the threshold extends above this point. Our selection includes ada and ansi compliant showers and tub showers along with a variety of universal design.

Transition thresholds are built to the height and width to match your openings. Ada wheelchair accessible shower threshold designed to use when a shower must be accessible to a wheelchair. The ada requires all thresholds installed in the united states to extend no higher than 1 4 inch above the flooring surface. This zero 8452a wheelchair accessible shower threshold has a strong aluminum base and a solid neoprene gasket designed to keep water in while allowing a wheelchair to pass over easily.

Where bathtubs or showers are provided at least one bathtub complying with 607 or at least one shower complying with 608 shall be provided.