Chair leg is on Drain cover

[James F]

We have changed our bathroom to become a wet-room for our elderly dad.
The chair is fitted to the wall and folded when not in use.
There are 2 chair legs.
The chair leg unfolds directly onto the plastic drain cover.

We are concerned that the weight of a person will eventually cause the drain cover to break and is also a safety issue. The builders are refusing to amend the issue (

Any advice pls?

 

[jj4091]

Given that is on the edge rather than the middle of the cover I don't think you have anything to worry about. That seat looks like the one we had in our shower, a plastic cheapo that quickly became covered in black mold that was difficult to keep clean in all the nooks and cranies. I think you will upgrade to a better quality one rather soon, at which time you can reposition it if you still have concerns.

 

[James F]

The drain cover is raised above the floor level (and not touching the floor) - so the entire weight of the chair leg is on the drain cover

 

[Scally-Ho]

IMO it is down to the installing constructors to provide a finished job that is satisfactory and fit for purpose. An ill-fitting shower seat is not fit for purpose and should be addressed by the installer. The seat fixings either need moving over or a new wider seat provided before payment is made.
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[Hugh Jaleak]

Poor workmanship, I'd insist it is rectified. Should the waste break and/or give way, that could affect the stability of the chair and the person sitting in it. Can Chair be moved?