BATH ACCESSORIES (UNIT)

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The Basis of Design (BOD) specifies performance criteria and provides sample products for your reference. The sample products noted are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as alternate products meet all the necessary criteria.

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• DO NOT INSTALL:

  • Toothbrush holders.

  • Soap dishes at bathroom sinks.

MEDICINE CABINETS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• If possible all medicine cabinets should:

  • be recessed into wall (eliminates shadow from vanity light).

  • have beveled edge mirror. No metal frame.

• Rust-resistant steel body.

• Adjustable steel shelves (No Glass Shelves).

• In ADA units, install medicine cabinet on side wall and mirror over sink. Confirm heights with architect or building code for ADA compliance.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

SAMPLE RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET (PREFERRED):

This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

SAMPLE SURFACE MOUNTED MEDICINE CABINET :

This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

MIRRORS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• In ADA units, install mirror over sink, and medicine cabinet on side wall. Confirm heights with architect or building code for ADA compliance.

• Wall-mounted Mirror.

• 24” x 36” Stainless Steel Channel Frame Mirror.

• Frame: Stainless Steel, roll-formed one piece construction.

• Glass: ¼” thick, No. 1 quality, plate/float glass, silver coated and hermetically sealed with a uniform copper plating.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

TOILET TISSUE HOLDERS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Surface mounted holder for standard core roll tissue.

• Unit to be fabricated stainless steel.

• Finish: Satin Stainless Steel, roller to be chrome-plated high impact resistant ABS plastic.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

towel bars

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Square Towel Bar to be fabricated of stainless steel.

• Bar shall be square tubing and shall be held in receiver holes in support posts.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

robe hooks

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Fabricated of stainless steel.

• Install in solid wood or use appropriate anchors to support weight.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Wall: install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

  • Door: install in solid wood, not to hollow core.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

shower curtain rods

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Heavy Duty with flanges fabricated from alloy stainless steel.

• Tubing shall be 1” diameter.

• Flanges shall be provided and have dimpled holes for exposed fasteners.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

grab bars

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Grab Bars with Snap-on flange covers for concealed mounting shall be fabricated of stainless steel.

• Tubing shall be 1 ½” O.D. (outside diameter).

• End flanges shall have two 3/8” diameter mounting holes, center/intermediate supports shall have 2 keyhole slots for easy access.

• All exposed surfaces to be satin stainless steel finish.

• All grab bar tubing to have peened, non-slip finish.

• Provide in configurations and mounting heights as required by Federal, State and Local Accessibility Codes and Fair Housing Guidelines.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

BATHING FIXTURE seats

SHOWER INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• “L-shaped” fold-up padded shower seat. To meet or exceed ADA requirements.

• Shall be of adequate strength to support a load of 250 pounds and shall conform to the size and edge clearances as diagrammed in ADA.

• Tube: 18 gauge (0.48 in thick) type 304 stainless steel, 1” diameter and 1 ¼” square. Unitized all welded construction. Exposed surfaces are satin finish. Edges and Corners are radius-ed and burr free.

• Flange: 3/16” type 304 stainless steel. Exposed surfaces have satin finish. Edges and Corners are radius-ed and burr free.

• Bracket: 16 gauge (0.06 in thick) type 304 stainless steel. Exposed surfaces to have satin finish. Edges and corners are radius-ed and burr free.

• Spring: Stainless steel type 304, O.D. 27/32” coils x 2 ¼” body length x .085” wire diameter.

• Installation:

  • Install per manufacturer's instructions.

  • Install on wood stud or add blocking; do not install directly to sheetrock.

BATHTUB INFORMATION

• The bathtub seat meets or exceeds ADA requirements.

• If a permanent bathtub seat is not provided, a removable seat is required.

• Top of Seat: Between 17” minimum and 19” maximum above the bathroom finish floor.

• Seat Depth: Between 15” minimum and 16” maximum.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.

BATH ACCESSORIES (UNIT) VARIANCE

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