The last remnant of the West Roman Empire was conquered in 486 when Clovis defeated Syagrius who had ruled over northern Gaul. That part of the Frankish kingdom would be called Neustria (the New Land) as opposed to Austrasia (the Eastern Land), which was the original core territory of the Franks.
Grab bar mounting brackets made specifically for fiberglass installation have discs that safely distribute the weight of a person and prevent the fiberglass from cracking. By attaching the brackets to wall studs with bolts, you ensure that the grab bar will not pull out from the tub or shower wall when in use.
The following is a subset of ADA grab bar guidelines: 1  The diameter of grab bars should be 1Â¼ to 1Â½ inch (30â40 mm) (or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface) 2  There shall be a 1Â½ inch (40 mm) clearance from the wall. 3  Grab bars should not rotate in their fittings. The required mounting height is universally 33 to 36 inches (840â910 mm) from top of gripping surface of the grab bar to the finish floor. DOJ 2010 ADA standards 609.4. ADA-style grab bars and their mounting devices should withstand more than 250 pounds (1112 N) of force.