Ada Exterior Door Pull Requirements

This guide explains scoping and technical requirements for accessible entrances doors and gates in the ada standards.

Ada exterior door pull requirements.

Any door so heavy that it prevents entrance by people with disabilities may deny them access to goods and services which is covered under the ada. 5 pounds 22 2 n maximum. Typical maximum opening force for exterior doors ranges from 8 5 to 10 lbs. A side approach toward the hinge side of the door to the pull side of swinging doors shall have maneuvering space that extends 36 inches 915 mm minimum beyond the latch side of the door if 60 inches 1525 mm minimum is provided perpendicular to the.

5 pounds 22 2 n. Ada doors requirements ada doors ada doors compliance 4 13 doors. Door hardware ada compliant locks exit devices handles pulls latches and other operable parts on doors shall comply operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. The ada standards do not specify the opening force for exterior doors though some state and local building codes may have requirements.

Also state or local government codes may have specific accessibility requirements for exterior doors. Doors designated as fire doors must have the minimum opening force allowed by the local authority. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist. Section 404 2 9 covers two types of doors.

Interior hinged doors and gates. In addition to section 309 4 another section speaks of the amount of force when opening doors and gates. Minimum number at least 60 of public entrances must be accessible in new construction in addition to entrances directly serving tenancies parking facilities pedestrian tunnels and elevated walkways. Typical maximum opening force for exterior doors ranges from 8 5 to 10 lbs.

Handles pulls panic bars.