Ada Automatic Door Opener Mounting Height

For doors equipped with low energy power operators additional requirements are mandated per the ada standards for compliance to ansi bhma.

Ada automatic door opener mounting height.

It must be accessible from both sides of the door whether the door is open or closed. Under ada the actuator must be located between 1 and 5 feet from the door. Each handicap door activation button should be located anywhere from 1 to 5 feet from the door with handicap door operator. Maximum height under the ada guidelines the hardware required to operate the door must be no higher than 48 inches above the floor.

By examining ada requirements you can determine which of these mounting options is best suited for your application. Our swing door operators can help you outfit a store or facility with an ada compliant entrance or convert manual doors to automatic for ease of access without the hassle or costs associated with rebuilding an entire doorway. Ada door opener installations from stanley access technologies offer an easy and cost effective way to furnish businesses with accessible entryways. Handicap push buttons are typically mounted on both sides of the door opener so you can active the automatic door opener from either the inside or outside of the building.

Common elements to consider for low energy doors for ada applications are. Width of door opening maneuvering clearances hardware height of thresholds and slope of ramps.