18″ Stainless Steel Grab Bar – ADA Compliant

Includes:

• 1 × 18″ length, 1 ½″ diameter bar

• 6 × stainless steel mounting screws

Features:

• ♿ ADA & ANSI Compliant with 1 ½″ wall clearance

• Supports up to 500 lbs. for maximum safety

• Concealed screw design for a sleek, modern look

• Twist-on flange covers with multiple anchoring points for easier installation

• Mounting hardware included (6 × 2″ stainless steel screws)

• Length measured centerline-to-centerline of mounting flanges. Add 3″ for overall length

Side Wall Vertical Grab Bar – 18″ Stainless Steel (ADA/ANSI Guide)

Is this grab bar placement mandatory?

• ADA: Not required.

• ANSI (ICC/ANSI A117.1): Required — depending on your local building code.

In short: ADA does not mandate this grab bar, but ANSI does. Always confirm with your local jurisdiction, since many cities adopt ANSI standards into code enforcement.

How many do I need?

• Only 1 vertical grab bar is required when specified by ANSI.

What is the standard grab bar length?

• The standard vertical grab bar length is 18″.

What are the placement requirements?

Per ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities:

• Bar must be at least 18″ (457 mm) long.

• Bottom of the bar must be mounted between 39″–41″ (991–1041 mm) above the floor.

• Center of the bar must be placed 39″–41″ (991–1041 mm) from the rear wall.

When is this required?

• ADA Standards require only horizontal grab bars (rear wall + side wall).

• A vertical grab bar on the side wall is not required under ADA, but is specified by ANSI.

• Many architects/designers include it in plans to:

  • Avoid city code comments,

  • Cover uncertainties in local building codes,

  • Improve accessibility and user convenience.

Why install a side wall vertical grab bar?

• Provides extra safety and stability for people with disabilities.

• Easy to add, low cost, and can prevent compliance issues during inspection.

• Offers helpful support when standing or transferring to/from the toilet.

✅ Recommendation: If you are unsure whether your local building code enforces ANSI, it’s best to install the vertical grab bar to stay safe and compliant.