Shower compartments shall have sizes, clearances and seats complying with Section 608.2.
608.2.1 Transfer-Type Shower Compartments
Transfer-type shower compartments shall comply with Section 608.2.1.
608.2.1.1 Size
Transfer-type shower compartments shall have a clear inside dimension of 36 inches (915 mm) in width and 36 inches (915 mm) in depth, measured at the center point of opposing sides. An entry 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in width shall be provided.
Note: inside finished dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides
In new buildings and facilities, a clearance of 52 inches (1320 mm) minimum in length and 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in depth shall be provided adjacent to the open face of the compartment. The length of the clear floor space shall be measured perpendicular from either the control wall or from 4 inches (100 mm) behind the control wall.
608.2.1.2.2 Existing Buildings and Facilities
In existing buildings and facilities, a clearance of 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum in length measured perpendicular from the control wall, and 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in depth shall be provided adjacent to the open face of the compartment.
608.2.1.3 Seat
A folding or non-folding seat complying with Section 610 shall be provided on the wall opposite the control wall.
Exception: A seat is not required to be installed in a shower for a single occupant, accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use, provided reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of a shower seat.
608.2.2 Standard Roll-in-Type Shower Compartments
Standard roll-in-type shower compartments shall comply with Section 608.2.2.
608.2.2.1 Size
Standard roll-in-type shower compartments shall have a clear inside dimension of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in depth, measured at the center point of opposing sides. An entry 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width shall be provided.
Note: inside finished dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides
FIGURE 608.2.2.1 STANDARD ROLL-IN-TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT SIZE
608.2.2.2 Clearance
A clearance of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in length adjacent to the 60-inch (1525 mm) width of the open face of the shower compartment, and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in depth, shall be provided.
Exception: A lavatory complying with Section 606 shall be permitted at the end of the clearance opposite the seat.
Note: inside finished dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides
FIGURE 608.2.2.2 STANDARD ROLL-IN-TYPE SHOWER COMPARTMENT CLEARANCE
608.2.2.3 Seat
A folding seat complying with Section 610 shall be provided on an end wall.
Exceptions:
A seat is not required to be installed in a shower for a single occupant accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use, provided reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of a shower seat.
A fixed seat shall be permitted where the seat does not overlap the minimum clear inside dimension required by Section 608.2.2.1.
Alternate roll-in-type shower compartments shall comply with Section 608.2.3.
608.2.3.1 Size
Alternate roll-in shower compartments shall have a clear inside dimension of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width, and 36 inches (915 mm) in depth, measured at the center point of opposing sides. An entry 36 inches (915) mm) minimum in width shall be provided at one end of the 60-inch (1525 mm) width of the compartment. A seat wall, 24 inches (610 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum in length, shall be provided on the entry side of the compartment.
Note: inside finished dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides
A folding seat complying with Section 610 shall be provided on the seat wall opposite the back wall.
Exception: A seat is not required to be installed in a shower for a single occupant, accessed only through a private office and not for common use or public use, provided reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation of a shower seat.
