Transfer and Alternate Shower

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TRANSFER AND ALTERNATE SHOWER—Transfer Shower, Alternate Shower with Seat (Back Wall Controls), Seat Wall, ADA Compliant Bathing Seat.

TRANSFER AND ALTERNATE SHOWER—Transfer Shower, Alternate Shower with Seat (Back Wall Controls), Seat Wall, ADA Compliant Bathing Seat.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Design Considerations: A transfer shower is 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep (914 x 914 mm). This shower's controls and shower spray unit are installed on the wall opposite a rectangular or an L - shaped seat. Typically, a transfer s

TRANSFER SHOWER—Design Considerations: A transfer shower is 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep (914 x 914 mm). This shower's controls and shower spray unit are installed on the wall opposite a rectangular or an L - shaped seat. Typically, a transfer shower is pictured with an L - shaped folding seat. Up, a folding seat gives this shower dual use. Other views of a transfer shower, turning space, and fixtures: Lavatory and transfer shower, page 139. Cabinet, countertop, and transfer shower, page 155.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Typical Guidelines: Transfer Shower clear Floor Space, Transfer Shower Width, Transfer Shower Depth, Shower Floor To Bathroom Floor change In Level, Shower Floor Slope, Seat Width, Seat Depth.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Typical Guidelines: Transfer Shower clear Floor Space, Transfer Shower Width, Transfer Shower Depth, Shower Floor To Bathroom Floor change In Level, Shower Floor Slope, Seat Width, Seat Depth.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Typical Guidelines: Grab Bar Height, Back Wall Leg of an L – Shaped Grab Bar, Control Wall Leg of an L - Shaped Grab Bar, Grab Bar Backing (Typical), Seat Backing.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Typical Guidelines: Grab Bar Height, Back Wall Leg of an L – Shaped Grab Bar, Control Wall Leg of an L - Shaped Grab Bar, Grab Bar Backing (Typical), Seat Backing.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Typical Guidelines: Transfer Shower Control Wall, Controls And Shower Spray Unit location, Shower Spray Unit.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Typical Guidelines: Transfer Shower Control Wall, Controls And Shower Spray Unit location, Shower Spray Unit.

TRANSFER SHOWER—Bathroom Size: A Circular turning space should be the minimum maneuvering space in and away from a transfer shower. Below, the control wall end of the clear floor space defines a circular turning space. On the next page, the seat wall

TRANSFER SHOWER—Bathroom Size: A Circular turning space should be the minimum maneuvering space in and away from a transfer shower. Below, the control wall end of the clear floor space defines a circular turning space. On the next page, the seat wall end of the clear floor space defines a circular turning space.

TRANSFER SHOWER ROUGH-IN CONSIDERATIONS—A Bathroom Plan Should Detail: Transfer shower width and depth. Drain location. Net thickness of each structural wall and wall covering. Grab bar, spray bar, and seat backing locations. Control valve location.

TRANSFER SHOWER ROUGH-IN CONSIDERATIONS—A Bathroom Plan Should Detail: Transfer shower width and depth. Drain location. Net thickness of each structural wall and wall covering. Grab bar, spray bar, and seat backing locations. Control valve location. Clear floor space. Recessed floor, built-up floor, and shower floor assembly detailing drainage and an accessible transition to the bathroom floor. All finished floor heights. Turning space to and away from a transfer shower.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Design Considerations: An alternate shower has a minimum width and, like the transfer shower, has 36 inches (914 mm) between the seat wall and the wall opposite it. Also, an alternate shower with seat's

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Design Considerations: An alternate shower has a minimum width and, like the transfer shower, has 36 inches (914 mm) between the seat wall and the wall opposite it. Also, an alternate shower with seat's controls and shower spray unit are installed either on the end wall adjacent to the seat or on the back wall opposite the seat. This shower's advantage is it allows a person to roll in and, with the aid of the back wall grab bar, transfer to a bathing seat. A view of an alternate shower with seat, turning space, and fixture: Lavatory and alternate shower, page 140.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Typical Guidelines: Alternate Shower Entry, Alternate Shower Width, Alternate Shower Depth, Shower Floor to Bathroom Floor Change In Level, Shower Floor Slope, Seat Width, Seat Depth.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Typical Guidelines: Alternate Shower Entry, Alternate Shower Width, Alternate Shower Depth, Shower Floor to Bathroom Floor Change In Level, Shower Floor Slope, Seat Width, Seat Depth.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Typical Guidelines: Grab Bar Height, End Wall Grab Bar, Back Wall Grab Bar, Grab Bar Backing (Typical), Seat Backing.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Typical Guidelines: Grab Bar Height, End Wall Grab Bar, Back Wall Grab Bar, Grab Bar Backing (Typical), Seat Backing.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Typical Guidelines: Alternate Shower With Seat Control Wall, Controls And Shower Spray Unit End Wall Location, Shower Spray Unit.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Typical Guidelines: Alternate Shower With Seat Control Wall, Controls And Shower Spray Unit End Wall Location, Shower Spray Unit.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Fixture Location: The location of a nearby fixture - in relation to an alternate shower's entry - is an important consideration.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls)—Fixture Location: The location of a nearby fixture - in relation to an alternate shower's entry - is an important consideration.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls) ROUGH-IN CONSIDERATIONS—A bathroom plan should detail: Alternate shower width, depth, unobstructed entry, and drain location, Net thickness of each structural wall and wall covering, Grab bar, spray bar,

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls) ROUGH-IN CONSIDERATIONS—A bathroom plan should detail: Alternate shower width, depth, unobstructed entry, and drain location, Net thickness of each structural wall and wall covering, Grab bar, spray bar, and seat backing locations, Control valve location, Recessed floor, built-up floor, and shower floor assembly detailing drainage and an accessible transition to the bathroom floor, All finished floor heights, Turning space to and away from an alternate shower.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Combining some of the design characteristics of a transfer shower and an alternate shower creates a bathing fixture with advantages. There is a grab bar forward of the approach to

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Combining some of the design characteristics of a transfer shower and an alternate shower creates a bathing fixture with advantages. There is a grab bar forward of the approach to aid the transfer from wheelchair to seat, The seat wall is wide enough for an L - shaped folding seat, The folding seat, in an up position, gives the shower dual use, The shower spray unit and controls are opposite the seat, The showerhead, it its fixed position and when it is handheld, can have its spray directed away from the entrance. A view of an alternate shower with seat, turning space, and a cabinet and countertop is on page 156.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Alternate Shower Entry, Alternate Shower Width, Alternate Shower Depth, Shower Floor to Bathroom Floor Change in Level, Shower Floor Slope, Seat Width.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Alternate Shower Entry, Alternate Shower Width, Alternate Shower Depth, Shower Floor to Bathroom Floor Change in Level, Shower Floor Slope, Seat Width.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Grab Bar Height, End Wall Grab Bar, Back Wall Grab Bar, Grab Bar Backing (Typical).

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Grab Bar Height, End Wall Grab Bar, Back Wall Grab Bar, Grab Bar Backing (Typical).

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Alternate Shower with Seat Control Wall, Shower Spray Unit And Controls Back Wall Location, Shower Spray Unit.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Design Considerations: Alternate Shower with Seat Control Wall, Shower Spray Unit And Controls Back Wall Location, Shower Spray Unit.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Fixture Location: The location of a nearby fixture - in relation to an alternate shower's entrance - is an important consideration.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (back wall controls)—Fixture Location: The location of a nearby fixture - in relation to an alternate shower's entrance - is an important consideration.

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls) ROUGH-IN CONSIDERATIONS—A bathroom plan should detail: Alternate shower width, depth, unobstructed entry, and drain location, Net thickness of each structural wall and wall covering, Grab bar, spray bar,

ALTERNATE SHOWER WITH SEAT (end wall controls) ROUGH-IN CONSIDERATIONS—A bathroom plan should detail: Alternate shower width, depth, unobstructed entry, and drain location, Net thickness of each structural wall and wall covering, Grab bar, spray bar, and seat backing locations, Control valve location, Recessed floor, built-up floor, and shower floor assembly detailing drainage and an accessible transition to the bathroom floor, All finished floor heights, Turning space to and away from an alternate shower.

SEAT WALL—Entry Side and Adjacent Side Setbacks

SEAT WALL—Entry Side and Adjacent Side Setbacks

ADA COMPLIANT BATHING SEAT—Planning and Availability: Planning is required at all shower compartments. What is the seat wall's width? Is an ADA complaint seat available for that seat wall width? How many working days are between order and delivery? D

ADA COMPLIANT BATHING SEAT—Planning and Availability: Planning is required at all shower compartments. What is the seat wall's width? Is an ADA complaint seat available for that seat wall width? How many working days are between order and delivery? Does a transfer shower size L - shaped folding seat best fit planning and availability? What are the heights of the shower's finished floor, the seat, and the grab bar adjacent to the seat? Does the seat have a clear path as it folds up?

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