Ada Door Access Requirements

Sample area of refuge and exit sign.

Ada door access requirements.

The ibc requires that doors providing access to areas of refuge be identified by a sign that includes the term area of refuge and the international symbol of accessibility isa. Door openings can sometimes be enlarged. Both the ibc and the ada standards apply requirements for tactile and visual characters to the area of refuge signs. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop with the door open 90 degrees.

Minimum number 206 4 at least 60 of public entrances must be accessible in new construction in addition to entrances directly serving tenancies parking facilities pedestrian tunnels and elevated walkways. The ada home page provides access to americans with disabilities act ada regulations for businesses and state and local governments technical assistance materials ada standards for accessible design links to federal agencies with ada responsibilities and information updates on new ada requirements streaming video information about department of justice ada settlement agreements. The ada standards do not specify the opening force for exterior doors though some state and local building codes may have requirements. Interior accessible doors should require no more than 5 lbs.

Doors required to be accessible by 4 1 shall comply with the requirements of 4 13. Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches 815 mm minimum. 4 13 2 revolving doors and turnstiles. 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.

Compartment doors must meet applicable requirements for doors including the clear width 32 min hardware and opening force 5 lbs. Of force to open. Revolving doors or turnstiles shall not be the only means of passage at an accessible entrance or along an accessible route. Openings more than 24 inches 610 mm deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches 915 mm minimum.

This guide explains scoping and technical requirements for accessible entrances doors and gates in the ada standards. Operable parts for opening and closing the door must be installed between 34 and 48 inches above the floor. Lever or push mechanism are preferred. Pulls should provide sufficient knuckle clearance 1 minimum to facilitate gripping.

Handles latches locks panic bars and other exit devices must comply with ada accessibility standards. Most entrances to stores and businesses use 36 inch wide doors that are wide enough to be accessible. An accessible gate or door shall be provided adjacent to the turnstile or revolving door and shall be so designed as to facilitate the same use pattern.