John Dirks Jr Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 In your reports, do any of you ever mention lack of grab handles in shower/tub enclosures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlord Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Originally posted by AHI In your reports, do any of you ever mention lack of grab handles in shower/tub enclosures? Never have. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'll chime in as well with a No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 So it's a no to lack of. What if you saw a grab handle that was loose? Would you mention that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Manor Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Yep -Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Not to mention the holes will leak and make rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I would have to say "Nope". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailman_0 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Ahern Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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