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ADA 101 – L-Shaped Shower Seat

ADA 101 info graphic with ADAS 2010 section 608.2.1 text and example pictures 2010 ADAS 610.3.2 L-Shaped Shower Seat

The rear edge of an L-shaped seat shall be 2 1/2 inches maximum and the front edge 15 inches minimum and 16 inches maximum from the seat wall. The rear edge of the “L” portion of the seat shall be 1 1/2 inches maximum from the wall and the front edge shall be 14 inches minimum and 15 inches maximum from the wall. The end of the “L” shall be 22 inches minimum and 23 inches maximum from the main seat wall.

Citation according to 2010 ADAS. Check your state’s accessibility laws. Some states such as California, Georgia and Florida have additional requirements and standards.