R432-12-14. Grab Bars and Handrails

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(1) Grab bars shall meet the requirements of ADA/ABA-AG.

(2) In Level I and II facilities, there shall be handrails on both sides of all corridors normally used by residents. Handrail profiles shall be graspable in accordance with NFPA 101 Chapter 7, which is adopted and incorporated by reference and the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines.

(3) Ends shall be returned to the wall or otherwise arranged to minimize potential for injury.

                    
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