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The outer diameter of Yakima round bars is 1.125. The 3/4 gas pipe will be about 1.050 will be a little too small but it may work. Considering that you can buy a set of Yakima round bars for about $60, I would not spend too much more money trying to save money. Re: Using steel pipe for Yakima cross bars
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.