Door Handle and ADA accessibility....

[Builder Bob]

Have a project where the panic hardware is being removed from the interior doors of an air lock .The owner is wanting to replace panic hardware with push pads/pull handles..... IS this an ADA accessible door when you have to use the handle to pull the door open -

Example of a typical door handle pull for a storefront door.

 

[LGreene]

Hi Builder Bob -

A door pull like that is considered accessible if it has 1 1/2 inch of clearance behind it (this is an Access Board recommendation, not a prescriptive requirement of the ADA standards), and a usable portion of the door pull must be between 34-48 inches above the floor.

- Lori

 

[Builder Bob]

Thank you Lori - Found an article that was done a few years ago - not as specific as your reply now but pointed that direction. Once again, thank you for your time and propmpt response.

Builder Bob