Showers for Fair Housing Act and ANSI B

Frequently Asked Questions:

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• What is an ANSI TYPE B Shower?

  Designed to meet the requirements set out in the Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ANSI/ICC A117.1-2009) Guidelines, ANSI B showers comply with Section 1004.11.3.2, in Chapter 10 regarding Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units.

  There are 3 main components that define an ANSI B shower; REINFORCEMENT, minimum dimensions, and clearance. See below for details on each section.

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• What are the requirements for REINFORCEMENT in ANSI TYPE B Showers?

  1004.11.2 Reinforcement – Reinforcement shall be provided for the future installation of grab bars and shower seats at water closets, bathtubs and shower compartments.

  Reinforcing for a shower seat is not required in shower compartments larger than 36 inches in width and 36 inches in depth.

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• Do Freedom ANSI B Showers have REINFORCEMENT in the walls?

  Freedom ANSI B Showers have reinforcement throughout the walls for future installation of grab bars and seats.

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• What are the Minimum Dimensions required for an ANSI Type B Shower sizes?

  Section 1004.11.3.1.3.3 Shower Compartments…the shower compartment shall have dimensions of 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in width and 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in depth

  We offer 3 acceptable Freedom ANSI B Shower pans

  We offer 2 acceptable Freedom ANSI Type B Showers  

  Model #	Inside Dimension (ID) W X D	Pocket Dimension (OD) W X D	Style
  APF3838SHRRF	36” X 36”	38.5” x 36.25”	1 Piece Shower Compartment
  APF3838SHPANRRF	36” X 36”	38” X 38”	Shower Pan
  APF5038SH4	48” X 36”	50 5/8” X 38.5”	1 Piece Shower Compartment
  APF5038SHPANRRF	48” X 36”	50” X 38”	Shower Pan
  APF6038SHPANRRF	58” X 36”	60” X 38”	Shower Pan

   

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• What are the Clearance requirements in front of the shower in an ANSI Type B Bathroom?

  A clearance of 48 inches minimum in length, measured perpendicular from the shower head wall, and 30 inches minimum in depth, measured from the face of the shower compartment, shall be provided.

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• How do Freedom ANSI B Showers and pans help meet the requirements for clear floor space?

  Freedom ANSI B Showers and pans have dual recessed receiver flanges at the front to allow for proper clearance in front of the shower.

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• When are ANSI Type B Showers required?

  Where there are four or more dwelling or sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence in a single structure, every dwelling unit and sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be a Type B Unit.

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• Do ANSI B Showers need to have a barrier free threshold?

  The criteria in 1004.11.3.1.3.3 does not reference section 303 regarding changes of level, so the shower pan can have any threshold, including a barrier free or easy step threshold.

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