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§ 302.1 · Circulation Paths › Walking Surfaces
Floors should be firm, stable and slip resistant.
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Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant. Carpet pile shall be 1/2 inch high maximum.
§ 303.2 · Events & Temporary Venues › Cable covers & bridges
Cable covers on an accessible route must be low enough to roll and walk over safely; taller covers need beveled edges no steeper than 1:2.
≤ 0.5 in maximum
Vertical edge max 1/4 in; beveled 1/4–1/2 in at 1:2 max; higher changes need a ramp. Total height ≤ 0.5 in without ramp.
§ 304.3.1 · Restrooms › Turning Spaces
A wheelchair needs a 5-foot circle to turn around.
≥ 60 in minimum
The turning space shall be a space of 60 inches diameter minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.
§ 306.3.3 · Dining & Seating › Dining Tables & Work Surfaces
There must be room for knees under the table.
≥ 27 in minimum
Knee clearance shall be 27 inches high minimum above the finish floor.
§ 307.2 · Circulation Paths › Walking Surfaces
Objects sticking out from walls can be hit by people who are blind using a cane.
≤ 4 in maximum
Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches and not more than 80 inches above the finish floor shall protrude 4 inches maximum horizontally into the circulation path.
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§ 308.2.1 · Service Counters › Reach Ranges
Controls must be within reach from a wheelchair.
15–48 in
Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the finish floor.
§ 403.5.1 · Dining & Seating › Dining Aisles
Routes between tables must be wide enough for a wheelchair.
≥ 36 in minimum
The clear width of walking surfaces on accessible routes shall be 36 inches minimum.
§ 403.5.1 · Circulation Paths › Walking Surfaces
Hallways and paths must be wide enough for wheelchairs.
≥ 36 in minimum
The clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches minimum. May reduce to 32 inches minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum, separated by at least 48 inches.
FHA Req. 3 · Home (Residential) › Home doorways
Best practice for private homes, required in covered apartments: doors need a nominal 32 in clear opening. HUD accepts 31-5/8 in measured to the door face.
≥ 31.625 in minimum
Best practice for private homes — not legally required.
For housing, the Fair Housing Act number replaces the commercial ADA § 404.2.3 (≥ 32 in minimum).
Source: FHA Req. 3 — official code for FHA Req. 3 (opens in new tab)
Last verified: October 16, 2026
Doors intended for user passage within the unit: nominal 32 in clear width; 31-5/8 in minimum measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop with the door open 90°.
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Swings the door fully out of the opening to gain about 1.5–2 in of clear width.
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§ 404.2.3 · Entrances & Exits › Doorways
Doorways need enough open width for a wheelchair to pass through.
≥ 32 in minimum
Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum, measured between the face of the door and the stop with the door open 90 degrees.
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§ 404.2.4.1 · Entrances & Exits › Doorways
There must be room beside the latch to pull a door open from a wheelchair.
≥ 18 in minimum
Front approach, pull side: 18 inches minimum clearance beyond the latch side of the door, with 60 inches minimum perpendicular to the doorway.
FHA Req. 4 · Home (Residential) › Zero-step entries
Best practice for private homes, required in covered apartments: entry thresholds no higher than 1/2 in, beveled. Exterior sliding doors may be 3/4 in.
≤ 0.5 in maximum
Best practice for private homes — not legally required.
For housing, the Fair Housing Act number replaces the commercial ADA § 404.2.5 (≤ 0.5 in maximum).
Source: FHA Req. 4 — official code for FHA Req. 4 (opens in new tab)
Last verified: October 16, 2026
Thresholds at the primary entry door: 1/2 in maximum, beveled at 1:2 for edges over 1/4 in; 3/4 in maximum at exterior sliding doors.
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Rubber bevel that brings an entry lip down to a ½ in or less change in level.
Why it helps: Bevels the entry lip so the change in level is ½ in or less.
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§ 404.2.5 · Entrances & Exits › Thresholds
Thresholds should be low so wheels, canes and feet do not catch.
≤ 0.5 in maximum
Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch high maximum. Raised thresholds and changes in level shall comply with 302 and 303.
§ 404.2.7 · Entrances & Exits › Door Hardware & Force
Handles and locks must be at a height people can reach from a seated or standing position.
34–48 in
Operable parts of door hardware shall be 34 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor. Hardware shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist.
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Operable with a closed fist; no tight grasping or twisting.
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§ 404.2.8.1 · Entrances & Exits › Door Hardware & Force
Door closers must close slowly enough that people can get through safely.
≥ 5 sec minimum
Door closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
§ 404.2.9 · Entrances & Exits › Door Hardware & Force
Interior doors must be light enough to open without much strength.
≤ 5 lbf maximum
Opening force for interior hinged doors shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. Fire doors may have the minimum force allowed by the authority having jurisdiction.
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Set opening force to 5 lbf or less for interior doors.
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§ 405.2 · Circulation Paths › Ramps
Ramps must not be steeper than 1:12 (one inch rise per foot).
≤ 8.33 % maximum
Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12 (8.33%).
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Bolt-together ramp with 36 in clear width and edge protection.
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Continuous 1.25–2 in round rail with 12 in extensions.
Why it helps: Handrails required for rises over 6 in.
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§ 405.2 · Events & Temporary Venues › Temporary stage ramps
Ramps to stages must be no steeper than 1:12 (8.33%), with 36 in minimum clear width and handrails when rising more than 6 in.
≤ 8.33 % maximum
Running slope ≤ 8.33%; clear width ≥ 36 in (§ 405.5); handrails if rise > 6 in (§ 405.8).
§ 405.3 · Circulation Paths › Ramps
Ramps should not tilt sideways more than 1:48.
≤ 2.08 % maximum
Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48 (2.08%).
§ 405.5 · Circulation Paths › Ramps
Ramps must be at least 36 inches wide between handrails.
≥ 36 in minimum
The clear width of a ramp run and, where handrails are provided, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 inches minimum.
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§ 405.6 · Circulation Paths › Ramps
Each ramp section can rise at most 30 inches before a landing.
≤ 30 in maximum
The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches maximum.
§ 405.7.3 · Circulation Paths › Ramps
Landings give a place to rest and must be at least 5 feet long.
≥ 60 in minimum
Landing clear length shall be 60 inches long minimum.
§ 407.2.1.1 · Elevators › Call Buttons & Car Controls
Call buttons must be reachable from a seated position.
15–48 in
Call buttons shall be located 15 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor.
§ 407.3.6 · Elevators › Elevator Doors
Elevator doors must be wide enough for a wheelchair.
≥ 36 in minimum
Elevator door clear opening width shall be 36 inches minimum.
§ 407.4.1 · Elevators › Elevator Cars
Elevator cars must be deep enough to hold a wheelchair.
≥ 51 in minimum
Elevator cars with a centered door shall be 51 inches minimum deep (measured to the back wall) and 80 inches minimum wide.
§ 407.4.6.1 · Elevators › Call Buttons & Car Controls
Floor buttons inside the car must be in reach range.
≤ 48 in maximum
Buttons with floor designations shall be located 48 inches maximum above the finish floor (side approach).
§ 502.2 · Parking & Drop-off › Parking Spaces
Accessible car spaces must be at least 8 feet wide.
≥ 96 in minimum
Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches wide minimum (or 96 inches with a 96 inch aisle).
§ 502.3 · Parking & Drop-off › Parking Spaces
The striped aisle next to a space lets people deploy ramps and lifts.
≥ 60 in minimum
Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces shall be 60 inches wide minimum and extend the full length of the parking spaces.
§ 502.6 · Parking & Drop-off › Parking Spaces
The accessible parking sign must be visible above parked cars.
≥ 60 in minimum
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
§ 503.3 · Parking & Drop-off › Passenger Loading Zones
Drop-off zones need a wide aisle beside the vehicle pull-up space.
≥ 60 in minimum
Passenger loading zones shall have an access aisle 60 inches wide minimum and extending 20 feet minimum, adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space.
§ 505.4 · Circulation Paths › Handrails
Handrails must be at a height people can grip for support.
34–38 in
Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces.
§ 604.2 · Restrooms › Water Closets
The toilet must be the right distance from the side wall so the grab bar is reachable.
16–18 in
The water closet shall be positioned with a wall to the rear and to one side. The centerline shall be 16 inches minimum to 18 inches maximum from the side wall or partition.
§ 604.4 · Restrooms › Water Closets
Toilet seats at the right height make transfers safer.
17–19 in
The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum measured to the top of the seat.
§ 604.5.1 · Restrooms › Grab Bars
A long grab bar on the side wall helps people transfer to and from the toilet.
≥ 42 in minimum
Side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches long minimum, located 12 inches maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches minimum from the rear wall.
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Grab bars, toilet relocation and turning-space survey.
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§ 604.5.2 · Restrooms › Grab Bars
A rear wall grab bar provides support behind the toilet.
≥ 36 in minimum
Rear wall grab bar shall be 36 inches long minimum and extend from the centerline of the water closet 12 inches minimum on one side and 24 inches minimum on the transfer side.
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Rear-wall bar with 1.5 in wall clearance.
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§ 606.3 · Restrooms › Lavatories
Sinks must be low enough to use from a seated position.
≤ 34 in maximum
Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 inches maximum above the finish floor.
§ 607.2 · Bathing & Showers › Bathtubs
A bathtub needs open floor beside it to transfer in.
≥ 30 in minimum
Clearance in front of bathtubs shall extend the length of the bathtub and shall be 30 inches minimum wide.
§ 608.2.1 · Bathing & Showers › Showers
Transfer showers are a set size so a person can slide over from a wheelchair.
36–36 in
Transfer shower compartments shall be 36 inches by 36 inches clear inside dimensions.
§ 608.2.2 · Bathing & Showers › Showers
Roll-in showers must be wide enough to roll a wheelchair or shower chair in.
≥ 60 in minimum
Standard roll-in shower compartments shall be 30 inches minimum deep and 60 inches minimum wide.
§ 608.6 · Bathing & Showers › Shower Controls & Seats
A hand-held shower needs a long hose to reach a seated person.
≥ 59 in minimum
A shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches long minimum shall be provided.
§ 608.7 · Bathing & Showers › Showers
Shower curbs must be low enough to roll or step over.
≤ 0.5 in maximum
Thresholds in roll-in shower compartments shall be 1/2 inch high maximum.
§ 608.7 · Home (Residential) › Curbless showers
Best practice for private homes (not legally required): A curbless (roll-in) shower should have a threshold no higher than 1/2 in so a shower wheelchair can roll in.
≤ 0.5 in maximum
Best practice for private homes — not legally required.
Threshold ≤ 0.5 in, beveled; roll-in shower min 30 × 60 in (§ 608.2.2).
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Sloped, low-profile shower base with a ½ in or lower threshold and linear drain.
Why it helps: Gives a 30 × 60 in shower with a threshold of ½ in or less.
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§ 609.4 · Restrooms › Grab Bars
Grab bars must be at a consistent height people can grip.
33–36 in
Grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the gripping surface.
§ 610.3 · Bathing & Showers › Shower Controls & Seats
Shower and tub seats must sit at a height that makes sliding over easy.
17–19 in
The top of shower seats shall be 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum above the bathroom finish floor.
§ 703.4.1 · Circulation Paths › Signage
Braille and raised-letter signs must be at a height people can find by touch.
48–60 in
Tactile characters on signs shall be located 48 inches minimum above the finish floor measured from the baseline of the lowest tactile character and 60 inches maximum measured from the baseline of the highest.
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§ 703.5.1 · Circulation Paths › Signage
Signs need strong contrast and non-glare finish so they are easy to read and process.
Qualitative guidance
Characters and their background shall have a non-glare finish. Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.
§ 802.1.2 · Assembly Areas › Wheelchair Spaces
Each wheelchair seating space must be wide enough for one wheelchair.
≥ 36 in minimum
A single wheelchair space shall be 36 inches wide minimum.
§ 802.1.3 · Assembly Areas › Wheelchair Spaces
Wheelchair spaces entered from the front or back must be deep enough.
≥ 48 in minimum
Where entered from the front or rear, wheelchair spaces shall be 48 inches deep minimum.
FHA Req. 7 · Apartments & Multi-Family › Unit Kitchens
Galley kitchens in covered units need at least 40 in between opposing counters, cabinets, appliances or walls.
≥ 40 in minimum
For housing, the Fair Housing Act number replaces the commercial ADA § 804 / § 809.2 (≥ 40 in minimum).
Source: FHA Req. 7 — official code for FHA Req. 7 (opens in new tab)
Last verified: October 16, 2026
Clearance of at least 40 in between all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances or walls; U-shaped kitchens with a sink, range or cooktop at the base need 60 in or a removable base cabinet.
§ 804.2.1 · Kitchens & Breakrooms › Kitchen Clearances
Kitchens open at both ends need room to pass between counters and appliances.
≥ 40 in minimum
Clearance between opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances or walls shall be 40 inches minimum.
§ 804.2.2 · Kitchens & Breakrooms › Kitchen Clearances
Kitchens closed on three sides need room to turn around.
≥ 60 in minimum
In U-shaped kitchens enclosed on three contiguous sides, clearance between opposing elements shall be 60 inches minimum.
§ 804.3 · Kitchens & Breakrooms › Kitchen Work Surfaces
At least one work surface must be low enough to use from a seat.
≤ 34 in maximum
A work surface 30 inches wide minimum shall be 34 inches maximum above the finish floor.
§ 805.2 · Medical Care › Patient Bedrooms
Patient bedrooms must have room to turn a wheelchair.
≥ 60 in minimum
Patient bedrooms shall provide a turning space complying with § 304, 60 inches diameter.
FHA Req. 7 · Apartments & Multi-Family › Unit Bathrooms
The sink in a covered unit bathroom needs a 30 in × 48 in floor space for a side (parallel) approach, centered on the sink. Knee space is not required.
≥ 30 in minimum
For housing, the Fair Housing Act number replaces the commercial ADA § 809.4 / § 606.2 (≥ 30 in minimum).
Source: FHA Req. 7 — official code for FHA Req. 7 (opens in new tab)
Last verified: October 16, 2026
Clear floor space 30 in × 48 in minimum at the lavatory, parallel approach centered on the bowl; or forward approach with knee space.
§ 902.3 · Dining & Seating › Dining Tables & Work Surfaces
Tables must be at a height usable from a wheelchair.
28–34 in
Tops of dining surfaces and work surfaces shall be 28 inches minimum and 34 inches maximum above the finish floor.
§ 904.4.1 · Service Counters › Counters
Part of the counter must be low enough to use from a wheelchair.
≤ 36 in maximum
A portion of the counter surface 36 inches long minimum and 36 inches high maximum above the finish floor shall be provided.
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Install a 36 in long, max 36 in high counter section.
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§ 904.4.1 · Service Counters › Counters
The lowered section of counter must be at least 36 inches long.
≥ 36 in minimum
A portion of the counter surface that is 36 inches long minimum shall be provided.
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§ 904.5.1 · Restaurants › Food Service Lines
Lines must be wide enough to move through in a wheelchair.
≥ 36 in minimum
Food service lines shall be on an accessible route with a clear width of 36 inches minimum.
§ 904.5.2 · Restaurants › Food Service Lines
Tray slides must be at a reachable height.
28–34 in
Tray slides shall be 28 inches minimum and 34 inches maximum above the finish floor.
§ 904.6 / § 219 · Service Counters › Counters
Offer ways to communicate at counters for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Qualitative guidance
Where security glazing is provided at counters, a method to facilitate voice communication shall be provided (§ 904.6). Provide assistive listening systems where audible communication is integral (§ 219).
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2010 ADA § 406.2 · Street Crossings › Curb Ramps
The gutter and road right at the bottom of a curb ramp can slope no more than 1:20 (5%), with no lip.
≤ 5 % maximum
Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20. Adjacent surfaces at transitions shall be at the same level.
2010 ADA § 406.3 · Street Crossings › Curb Ramps
The flared sides of a curb ramp can be no steeper than 1:10 (10%).
≤ 10 % maximum
Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.
2010 ADA § 406.4 · Street Crossings › Curb Ramps
The top of a curb ramp needs a level landing at least 36 inches long.
≥ 36 in minimum
Landings complying with 405.7.1 at tops of curb ramps; clear length 36 in (915 mm) min; width at least as wide as the ramp excluding flares. Exception: in alterations without a landing, flares 1:12 max.
2010 ADA § 406.7 · Street Crossings › Crossing Islands
Raised islands must be cut through level with the street, or have curb ramps on both sides with a level area at least 48 inches long between them.
≥ 48 in minimum
Raised islands in crossings cut through level with the street or have curb ramps at both sides with a level area 48 in (1220 mm) long min and 36 in (915 mm) wide min at the top of each ramp.
2010 ADA § 705.1 · Street Crossings › Detectable Warnings
Warning domes must be 0.9 to 1.4 inches across at the base, 0.2 inch tall, spaced 1.6 to 2.4 inches apart, and contrast with the surrounding surface.
0.9–1.4 in
Base diameter 0.9 in min to 1.4 in max; top diameter 50–65% of base; height 0.2 in; center-to-center spacing 1.6–2.4 in; base-to-base 0.65 in min; visual contrast light-on-dark or dark-on-light.
2010 ADA § 705.2 · Transit Stops › Rail Platforms
Boarding edges need a 24-inch-wide bumpy warning strip along the whole public part of the platform.
≥ 24 in minimum
Detectable warning surfaces at platform boarding edges shall be 24 in (610 mm) wide and extend the full length of the public use areas of the platform.
2010 ADA § 810.2.2 · Transit Stops › Bus Boarding Areas
The boarding area needs at least 96 inches of clear space measured out from the curb, and 60 inches along it.
≥ 96 in minimum
Clear length 96 in (2440 mm) min perpendicular to the curb or roadway edge; clear width 60 in (1525 mm) min parallel to the roadway.
2010 ADA § 810.2.4 · Transit Stops › Bus Boarding Areas
Away from the road, the boarding area can slope no more than 1:48 (about 2%).
≤ 2.08 % maximum
Parallel to the roadway, slope same as roadway to the maximum extent practicable; perpendicular to the roadway, 1:48 max.
2010 ADA § 810.3 · Transit Stops › Bus Shelters
A shelter needs a 30 by 48 inch clear space fully inside it, connected by an accessible route to the boarding area.
≥ 48 in minimum
Clear floor space complying with 305 (30 in × 48 in min) entirely within the shelter; connected by an accessible route to a boarding area complying with 810.2.
2010 ADA § 810.5.1 · Transit Stops › Rail Platforms
Rail platforms can slope no more than 1:48 (about 2%) in any direction.
≤ 2.08 % maximum
Rail platforms shall not exceed a slope of 1:48 in all directions. Exception: platforms on existing track or in existing roadway may match the track or roadway grade parallel to the track.
2010 ADA Standards § 228.2 · Apartments & Multi-Family › Mailboxes
At least 5% of mailboxes must be usable from a wheelchair, with the door or slot within reach.
≤ 48 in maximum
Where mailboxes are provided in an interior location, at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one, of each type shall comply with 309. Operable parts 15 inches min to 48 inches max above the floor.
ADA Title III § 36.302 (best practice) · Events & Temporary Venues › Sensory / quiet zones
Provide a signed, low-light, low-noise rest area on an accessible route so neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive attendees can decompress.
Qualitative guidance
Guidance: away from speakers, dimmable light, seating with clear floor space 30 × 48 in, clearly marked on maps and signage.
FHA Req. 5 · Home (Residential) › Switches & Outlets
Best practice for private homes: put switches, outlets and thermostats between 15 in and 48 in above the floor so they can be reached seated.
15–48 in
Best practice for private homes — not legally required.
Source: FHA Req. 5 — official code for FHA Req. 5 (opens in new tab)
Last verified: October 16, 2026
Operable parts of switches, outlets and thermostats 15 in minimum to 48 in maximum above the floor (FHA Requirement 5, recommended for single-family homes).
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Extension boxes and rocker switches to place controls between 15 in and 48 in high.
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FHA Req. 5 · Apartments & Multi-Family › Switches & Outlets
Light switches, outlets and thermostats in covered units must be between 15 in and 48 in above the floor.
15–48 in
Source: FHA Req. 5 — official code for FHA Req. 5 (opens in new tab)
Last verified: October 16, 2026
Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls: operable parts 15 in minimum to 48 in maximum above the floor.
FHA Req. 6 · Apartments & Multi-Family › Unit Bathrooms
Bathroom walls in covered units must be reinforced so grab bars can be added later at the toilet, tub and shower.
Qualitative guidance
Source: FHA Req. 6 — official code for FHA Req. 6 (opens in new tab)
Last verified: October 16, 2026
Reinforcement in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars around the toilet, tub, shower stall and shower seat where provided.
