PE UTIL BLDG

University of California at Riverside
Site Evaluation Survey
Report: UCR P5496 PE Utilities Building in Riverside, CA
900 University Avenue
15. Toilet Grab Bars - Women’s Restroom at PE Utilities Building.
Memo:
Continuous grab bar. See Sequence #14 for additional recommendations.
Areas noted in compliance:
1-1/4” to 1-1/2” diameter of bars.
1-1/2” clearance between bars and each wall or partition.
The side grab bar is securely attached and is mounted at 33” to the center of the bar above and parallel to the floor.
The rear grab bar is securely attached and is mounted at 33” to the center of the bar above and parallel to the floor (for
tank type toilets, 36” may be allowed if tank obstructs placement of bar).
Side bar has 42” min. length.
Side bar begins a max. of 12” from back wall.
Back bar has 36” min. length.
Back bar begins a max. of 6” from side wall.
Bars are smooth with a min. edge radius of 1/8”.
Grab bars do not rotate within their fittings.
Min. structural strength to support 250 lb. point load.
Surface of wall adjacent to grab bars are free of sharp or abrasive elements.
Areas not meeting new construction standards:
The front of the side grab bar extends 52” from back wall in multiple accommodation restroom. (50”.)
Area directly above grab bars or proposed grab bars is free of protruding obstructions to a height of 18” (recessed
items are allowed). (Toilet paper and seat cover dispensers.)
Recommendation:
Replace/Install grab bar.
Relocate the seat cover dispenser away from the top of the grab bars or proposed grab bars.
Relocate the toilet paper dispenser away from the top of the grab bars or proposed grab bars.
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