Jerry Simon Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 This looked funny, no step up to/in front of the whirlpool tub deck. I see such more often than I don't; is a step supposed to be there? Click to Enlarge 30.55 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 I never indicate there should be a step. I can imagine where having a step could actually increase the likelihood of slipping/falling/tripping. Must be slow for you too............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Simon Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 I never indicate there should be a step. It's just that sometimes you see 'em, and sometimes you don't... I can imagine where having a step could actually increase the likelihood of slipping/falling/tripping. That's what my client thought... Must be slow for you too............. Actually, five this week, but only twelve for the entire month so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 S'funny.......I've been puking on the retail SFH HI's........if I didn't have the reserve study stuff and a couple big commercial gigs, I might get depressed..........naaaaah...... I picked up a 6 building mess of a condo foreclosure, starting tomorrow. It'll make the month look a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 If in were a "regular" bath tub, you would not miss the step. If there is a step, they usually do meet the code requirements for steps/stairs. The treads are too narrow and the riser heights are uneven and exceed 7 3/4 inches. Usually the tread is tile so when stepping out of a wet tub onto a slick tile, it only increases the likelyhood the user will fall. No, steps not required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi, Around here they mostly don't have any step. Must be a regional thing. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 A step would be bad, but my keester would appreciate a heated deck[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdewitt Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 In another life I was a master tile setter. I will not install what amounts to wall tile anywhere it can be walked on. Period. That is the problem with running a step with the same tile that wraps the tub. Tile with a higher friction coefficient is ok, like running the FLOOR tile up the step. Still, you have a step with no hand rail, risky for older users. If there were a step of wall tile, I'd call it out as a safety issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emalernee Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 For entrance into the tub, place your butt on the towel and swing your legs over the ledge and slide in. Reverse for exit. I call it out as a Safety Issue in my reports along with the instructions above. [] Ezra Malernee Canton, Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 In another life I was a master tile setter. I will not install what amounts to wall tile anywhere it can be walked on. Period. That is the problem with running a step with the same tile that wraps the tub. Tile with a higher friction coefficient is ok, like running the FLOOR tile up the step. Still, you have a step with no hand rail, risky for older users. If there were a step of wall tile, I'd call it out as a safety issue. If I can ask a dumb question....How do you tell the difference between wall and floor tile? Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 If I can ask a dumb question....How do you tell the difference between wall and floor tile? Surface texture - grippy or not grippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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