Grab bars must be provided in which locations?

• A. Only in toilets
• B. Toilets, showers, tubs, sitz baths, and both sides of corridors used by residents
• C. In kitchens and dining areas only
• D. Only in corridors

Answer: (B)

Grab bars are safety features designed to provide support where people are most at risk of losing balance or needing help with transfers. The best choice lists all the locations where these supports are typically required: toilets, showers, tubs, sitz baths, and both sides of corridors used by residents. In bathrooms, grab bars aid with standing, sitting, and transferring, reducing fall risk. Along corridors, having bars on both sides helps residents move safely in either direction and assists caregivers during transfers or assistance tasks. The other options are too limited: grab bars are not only for toilets, nor are kitchens and dining areas typically equipped for this safety feature, and having them only in corridors misses essential bathroom areas.