Stud Wall Reinforcement

(1)  If wood wall studs or sheet steel wall studs enclose the main bathroom in a dwelling unit, reinforcement shall be installed to permit the future installation of the following:

    (a)   for a water closet, a grab bar described in Clauses 3.8.3.8.(3)(a) and a grab bar described in Clause 3.8.3.8.(3)(c),

    (b)   for a shower, a grab bar described in Clause 3.8.3.13.(2)(g), and

    (c)   for a bathtub, a grab bar described in Clause 3.8.3.13.(4)(e).

Article 9.5.2.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.