Ada Door Handle Dimensions

Handles pulls panic bars.

Ada door handle dimensions.

4 13 9 door hardware handles pulls latches locks and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate. 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. Lever operated mechanisms push type mechanisms and u shaped handles are acceptable designs. This guide explains scoping and technical requirements for accessible entrances doors and gates in the ada standards.

Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist. Handles pulls and knobs standard u shaped pulls and lever shaped handles are acceptable. Stationary knobs with a shape that can be loosely gripped also are acceptable. Knobs that require a full hand grip and turning including round door knobs and shower controls do not comply because they require twisting of the wrist.

With an age growing population fast approaching an all time high more and more building codes are specifying ada american disabilities act compliant products and standards. Ada american disabilities act compliant door hardware.