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The standard procedures for evaluating the quality of grab bars installed in bathing
areas
are defined in the ASTM F446-85 Standard entitled,
Standard Consumer
Safety Specification for Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in the Bathing Area.
This Standard requires grab bars that are installed horizontally to withstand
an
applied downward load of 250 pounds.
This 250 pound load is applied over a 3½
inch area
in the center of the bar for a period of five minutes.
The bar must not
exhibit any permanent visible damage during loading.
All of the bars at Grab Bar Distributors are fabricated to meet the requirements of
ASTM #F446-85 with 1-1/2" wall clearance and comply with ANSI A117.1-1986
Making Buildings Accessible to Handicapped.
Our 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" outside diameter bars also meet and
exceed the requirements of the ADA.
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