{"id":25753,"date":"2017-02-08T14:38:22","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T19:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=25753"},"modified":"2017-02-15T15:37:18","modified_gmt":"2017-02-15T20:37:18","slug":"unlocking-the-accessibility-requirements-of-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/unlocking-the-accessibility-requirements-of-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking the accessibility requirements of doors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How have accessibility code requirements for exit devices changed in recent years? A new e-book collects past articles examining this topic. <\/span>Photo courtesy Allegion<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design<\/em> went into effect almost five years ago (i.e.<\/em> March 2012), but there are several requirements that seem to still surprise design\/construction professionals\u2014and building owners. This is especially the case when it comes to door openings.<\/p>\n

For example, door hardware must now operate with 22.2 N (5 lb) of force\u2014a limit most panic hardware does not meet. Further, any low-energy automatic operators actuated by a motion sensor must meet the safety requirements for a full-powered automatic operator\u2014possibly including safety mats and guide rails. Other relatively recent changes include the bottom rails of manual swinging doors must be at least 254 mm (10 in.) high, and no hardware may protrude from the push side within the bottom 254 mm (10 in.). Further, automatic operators on doors that do not provide proper egress-side maneuvering clearance for a manual door must have standby power. What\u2019s a designer to do?<\/p>\n

This topic is covered in greater depth in The Construction Specifier\u2019s<\/em> newest sponsored e-book, \u201cUnlocking the Secrets of Door Hardware.\u201d To download it, visit http:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/ebook\/hafele-unlocking-the-secrets-to-door-hardware-e-book<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design<\/em> went into effect almost five years ago, but there are several door-opening requirements that seem to still surprise design\/construction professionals\u2014and building owners. 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