Grab Bars

Grab Bars Are Required by Federal Law

Grab bars are required by Federal law in most buildings and facilities with few exceptions and sometimes these exceptions are still subject to state and/or local codes. California's Title 24 for example eliminates many of the building exemptions found in Federal laws such as the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the ABA (Architectural Barriers Act). The heads-up in regard to grab bars is that your building is most likely subject to specific laws and codes regarding grab bars regardless of where it is located. Generally speaking the laws for grab bars are in place to insure safety and accessibility for disabled individuals. The Federal grab bar guidelines are delineated under the Department of Justice ADA Title III Regulation 28 CFR Part 36 ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities. However, updates and revisions have been made to these Guidelines so it is necessary to look closely for the latest rules and regulations if you want your grab bars to comply. The most recent guidelines for grab bars can be found at www.access-board.gov/ada-aba or you can call for technical assistance at (800)872-2253 or (800)993-2822 weekdays 10-5:30 Wed.10-2 EST or e-mail them at ta@access-board.gov. The current grab bar regulations are found in a document entitled "ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards" (ABA -Architectural Barriers Act guidelines have been added to the ADA guidelines. You should also check with you own State and City - especially if your grab bars will be installed in California- before ordering and installing grab bars in your facility. Examples of these regulations include locations required to have grab bars, minimum and maximum grab bar heights, grab bar diameters and lengths, grab bar spacing (from the wall) requirements and surface textures.

Our grab bars are of the highest quality with an emphasis on safety, durability and code compliance. Bobrick grab bars are renowned for their high quality in construction and materials. You will find their grab bars in the most up-to-date buildings and facilities throughout the World. We offer Bobrick’s top- of- the- line grab bars at the most competitive prices to be found anywhere. Grab bars selected from our website will be ADA compliant in both construction and design. Installation instructions and mounting hardware are provided with each unit. Contact our Customer Service Department if you have any questions about our grab bars or need help choosing the best grab bar for you facility. Your customers will appreciate your obvious attention to design and functionality when they use your grab bars. Grab bars are available in numerous sizes and are all stainless steel. Specific construction and design details etc. for each grab bar can be found by clicking on "more info" under the grab bar model descriptions found on our website.