Accessible Windows

[ArchATL]

We have an I-2 occupancy Skilled Nursing Facility using 2003 IBC. Section 1109.13.1 states that all of the Type A, fully accessible units must have at least one accessible window if opperable windows are provided. The article further throws us to ICC A117.1 which states a 48" maximum reach to the window locking device and 5 pound operating force on an opperable window. There is no such thing that we can find on the market. The Owner really wants to provide operable windows but may have to go to fixed windows because of these requirements. Has anyone ever come across something like this and how did you get around these issues?

 

[Mule]

Here is one company that provides ADA approved latches.

Truth Hardware

Push Out Products

Is this what you are inquiring about?

 

[ArchATL]

Sorry - we are using single-hung windows. There isn't a single-hung window that we can find that meets the 5 pound force requirement.

 

[brudgers]

Sorry - we are using single-hung windows. There isn't a single-hung window that we can find that meets the 5 pound force requirement.

Then you will have to use a different window type.

 

[cda]

http://www.silverlinewindow.com/newsDetail.cfm?r=e&id=38

 

[cda]

What does nfpa101 say

You do not have to meet 101 also??

 

[mark handler]

ADA approved latches.

ADA DOES NOT APPROVE WINDOWS OR LATCHES

"ADA compliant Windows OR latchs"

Try this, for single hung windows:

http://www.windowease.com/products.html

 

[ArchATL]

That Silver Line product may be the answer - thanks cda.

 

[jar546]

Great thread with good resources. Thanks

 

[Mule]

ADA DOES NOT APPROVE WINDOWS OR LATCHES"ADA compliant Windows OR latchs"

Try this, for single hung windows:

http://www.windowease.com/products.html

Sorry. My bad!

 

[mark handler]

Sorry. My bad!

No problem, It's like people say "code Approved". The ICC lists ER reports, but they don't Approve them.

 

[mark handler]

WOOD WINDOW OPTIONS

http://www.kolbe-kolbe.com/capabilities/index.cfm?pcID=3&pID=23

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Universal Design Options

 

[Yikes]

Good product information, Mark. does anyone know if this retrofit affects the window manufacturer's warranty?

 

[mark handler]

Good product information, Mark. does anyone know if this retrofit affects the window manufacturer's warranty?

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork is the window manufacturer