{"id":91567,"date":"2025-01-22T11:01:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T17:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/?p=91567"},"modified":"2025-07-10T08:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:46:23","slug":"what-to-know-about-ada-door-hardware-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/blog\/what-to-know-about-ada-door-hardware-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About ADA Door Hardware Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting ADA door hardware compliance right isn&#8217;t just about meeting legal requirements. It&#8217;s about rethinking our attitudes toward the built world. It&#8217;s about making all your customers and visitors feel welcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-94491 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-827x1024.jpg 827w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-768x951.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-600x743.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-992x1228.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-323x400.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217-525x650.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0B943F74-560A-4D48-B73E-CBF229209130-xl__64217.jpg 1034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/>Did you know that people with disabilities are the fastest growing minority group in the United States? The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 people have some form of disability. That means that if you do not have a disability yourself, you likely know someone who does \u2014 they&#8217;re our friends and family, people we want to go out to eat and attend events with. Disabilities affect most of us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so they will affect many of the people who come through your doors. If you maintain ADA door compliance in a thoughtful way, it sends a strong message about how you will treat the people you work with every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through everything you need to know about ADA compliant door handles, locks, openings, swing clearance, and so on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Americans with Disabilities Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or ADA, is a federal civil rights law that outlines protections and rights for individuals with disabilities. Among these rights are those concerning accessibility in the design of government buildings and &#8220;places of public accommodation.&#8221; If your business or organization serves the general public, then you are considered a place of public accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADA door hardware compliance is required for all buildings constructed after January 1992. Older buildings need to make a good-faith effort at &#8220;readily achievable barrier removal.&#8221; This is an intentionally vague term meant to consider the difficulty and cost of retro-fitting a building for ADA door and access specifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Importance of ADA Compliance in Door Design<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons to meet ADA door requirements beyond avoiding legal penalties. The most salient include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safety:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADA compliant doors are easy to open and thus make everyone safer should they need to exit a room or building quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessibility:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key term in ADA compliance, accessibility allows more people to navigate your buildings independently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brand reputation:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention to ADA requirements tells customers and visitors \u2014 especially those who have disabilities or know someone who does \u2014 that your business or organization wants to make everyone as comfortable as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social responsibility:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By creating welcoming, accessible buildings and rooms, you show that you value the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>A Comprehensive Guide to ADA Door Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rest of this article will get down to the brass tacks of\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Overview of Door Hardware and Accessibility Features<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we&#8217;re talking about ADA compliance with doors and door hardware, we have to look at doors holistically. This includes several features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handles:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the door is opened<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-94492 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image000002-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image000002-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image000002-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image000002-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image000002-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image000002-1-525x700.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image000002-1.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latches:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the door shuts securely<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Locks:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the door is locked shut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hinges:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the door swings open and shut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Closers:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What controls the speed and force of a closing door<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thresholds:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is on the floor of the doorway<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surfaces:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What someone may encounter when in contact with the door<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Openings:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How wide the doorway is<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maneuvering space:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much room someone has to use the door<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your choices for each of these may affect your ADA compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear Width and Maneuvering Space<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Clear Width<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accessible doorway must have a <\/span><b>clear width<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of at least 32 inches. The clear width is not the same as the opening of the door frame. It is defined as the distance between the face of the open door at 90 degrees and the opposite stop, which is usually the door jamb or catch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, the clear width is how much room a person actually has to enter the doorway. If you&#8217;ve ever had to move a couch or recliner, you can appreciate the importance of the clear width.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your doorway is slightly too narrow, you can use<\/span><b>\u00a0wide-throw<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><b>swing-clear hinges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which swing the door clear of the frame altogether. This can give you an additional 2 inches of clear width.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Maneuvering Space<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Maneuvering space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a related concept that has to do with how much room someone has to approach and open a door, pass through, and close the door. Wheelchairs and scooters, for instance, require a clear path to the door and room to back up away from the swing of the door as it opens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Door Hardware: Handles, Pulls, Latches, &amp; Locks<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Requirements for Operable Parts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reach range:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handles, latches, and locks must be placed between 34 and 48 inches above the finished floor. This makes it easier for a person in a wheelchair, for example, to operate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Force:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should require no more than 5 lbs. of force to open an interior door. Exterior doors should require no more than 8 1\/2 lbs. This can be measured with a door pressure gauge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handles:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handles must be easy to grab and operate without much strength or dexterity. Doorknobs are not ADA compliant because they require too much grip strength and twisting to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Best Practices for Installation<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clearance:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There should be sufficient room around handles and latches to accommodate different sized hands and angles of approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tactile features:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some door hardware can be equipped with tactile features that aid people with visual impairments in operating the door.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessible design:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handles should have smooth surfaces and rounded edges to reduce the risk of injury<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Closing Mechanisms: Force &amp; Speed<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your door to satisfy ADA requirements, it must close slowly enough for someone to pass through it safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Door closers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0should take at least 5 seconds to change from a 90-degree angle to a 12-degree angle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spring hinges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0should take at least 1 1\/2 seconds to close from a 70 degree angle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with opening, interior doors should require no more than 5 lbs. of force to keep open, and exterior doors should require no more than 8 1\/2 lbs. of force.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-94493 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-992x1323.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788-525x700.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0788.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/>Thresholds &amp; Surfaces: Maximizing Accessibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many interior doors will not have <\/span><b>thresholds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but exterior doors and sliding doors typically will. Thresholds should be no more than 1\/2 inch high. Sliding doors can have thresholds up to 3\/4 inches high. Any threshold higher than 1\/4 inch must be beveled for easier wheelchair access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><b>surface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0of the push side of a swinging door must be smooth within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground. This is to prevent catching on mobility devices or wheelchairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Additional Accessibility Considerations<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Vision Lights<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glass panes that allow one to see through a door. The bottom of a vision light cannot be more than 43 inches off the ground so someone in a wheelchair can still use it. The exception is if the bottom of the vision light is 66 inches or more from the floor. These are designed for light to pass through the door rather than visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Side Lights<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical windows installed on one or both sides of a door to allow more light to enter a room. If these are designed for viewing, they should comply with vision light standards. You might also consider whether they might create too much glare or reflection for someone with a visual impairment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Restrooms<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrooms should have enough space for people in wheelchairs to maneuver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Signage<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must place adequate signage to direct people to restrooms and to exits. Signs should be clear and intuitive. Restroom signs should have raised letters and the international accessibility symbol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Floor Surfaces<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep floors around doors clear and smooth. The immediate area of a doorway should be level and have a non-slip surface. Changes in elevation should be gradual and clearly marked.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Floor Mats<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any floor mats should be secure and not slip around. They should have tapered edges to prevent tripping or catching.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Life Safety Codes<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you ensure your doors and door hardware is ADA compliant, you must also be sure you are following the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Fire Protection Association&#8217;s Life Safety Code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These do not conflict but work hand in hand to ensure everyone&#8217;s safety and security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Maintaining Accessibility &amp; ADA Door Compliance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a qualified person inspect your doors regularly. They should ensure that all the appropriate specifications are still met by each door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, maintain your door handles and closers so that they always operate smoothly and under the required force and speed. Pay particular attention to any furniture, plants, or other obstructions that may have been placed nearby and that inhibit maneuverability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Updating Existing Doors and Hardware to Achieve ADA Compliance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must attempt &#8220;readily achievable barrier removal&#8221; even if you own an old building. This requirement is meant to have some flexibility \u2014 not all buildings will be able to become ADA compliant without major renovations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, the goal is to take a serious look at what barriers your building presents and what reasonable and relatively easy, low-cost steps you can take to remove them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may involve replacing handles, adding kickplates, or installing swing clear hinges. It may include placing signage or building a ramp. In some cases, the best solution will be to replace a door altogether. You can find more on updating and retrofitting under the ADA in this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ada.gov\/racheck.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses can take advantage of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ada.gov\/taxincent.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax credit and tax deduction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help offset the costs of making improvements to accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Final Thoughts: The Impact of Compliance on Inclusivity in Public Spaces<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those of us at Anderson Lock, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/projects\/bank-vestibule-entrance-upgrade\/\">ADA compliance<\/a> is not just about doors and hardware. It&#8217;s about redesigning the built world so as many of us can enjoy it and participate in it as possible.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-94494 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-992x1323.jpeg 992w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777-525x700.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0777.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people have access to public spaces, they can find more employment opportunities, take advantage of more resources, and socialize more easily with friends. We all benefit when more of our neighbors benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anderson Lock was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/blog\/anderson-lock-and-the-ada\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a leader in ADA compliant door hardware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the beginning, and we intend to continue to offer the finest expertise in accessibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn how our consultants can help you upgrade your doors and locks while staying ADA compliant, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonlock.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ADA door hardware compliance right isn&#8217;t just about meeting legal requirements. It&#8217;s about rethinking our attitudes toward the built world. 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