Public review on proposed changes to Codes Canada publications - Fall 2019 (October 22, 2019 to December 23, 2019)

Posted November 25, 2019

Home owner, general public or other can submit comments on the proposed change for grab bars and showers (1581); and support the change as is... Public review online form

This proposed change introduces requirements on the installation of grab bars for bathtubs and showers:

-introduces stanchions (serving as grab bars)

-keeps existing requirements for bathtubs and showers in hotels and motels

-requires that all bathtubs and showers be equipped with grab bars

-specifies the minimum dimensions of grab bars, their locations and other ergonomic installation

For more information: Review 2019

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