Solving The ADA Door Handle Height Conundrum
Quick Answer ADA requires door handles to be centered between 30 and 44 inches above the floor, operable with one hand, and without tight grasping [...]
Solving ADA Recessed Door Swing Clearance Challenges
Every AEC professional eventually meets the same question on a tight jobsite: “What if the door swing clearance doesn’t meet ADA requirements—because the wall, frame, [...]
How do Hold Open and Door Stop on Hinge Work Together?
Quick Answer A hold open hinge keeps a door open at a set angle (typically 90°) until manually closed. A door stop on a hinge [...]
Why Public Restroom Door Hinges Need to Be Self Closing, Soft Closing, and ADA Compliant
Picture this: a wheelchair user trying to enter a public restroom on their own. One hand is on the wheel, the other has to pull [...]
6 Features to Choose Commercial Fire Door Closer
"We need a fire door closer for our commercial building that meets code, but still allows the door to stay open during business hours." This [...]
ADA Compliant Door Hinges: What the 5 lb Rule Actually Means for Your Door
Most doors in commercial buildings are not ADA compliant. Not because the architect got it wrong, but because the hardware was specified or installed without [...]
Wind Keeps Blowing Door Open: How to Fix a Fire Door That Won’t Stay Shut
"The fire safety door of the hotel is easy to be blown open in windy weather, but it cannot be locked. How to solve it?" [...]
ADA Force vs Fire Door Latching: How to Solve the Code Compliance Conflict
You have a fire-rated door in a hospital corridor. The fire marshal says it must positively latch every single time. The ADA consultant says it [...]
Soft Close Front Door Hinges: Adjustment, Installation, and How to Choose the Right Hinge
Even the best installers can run into confusion when setting up soft close front door hinges. Whether you are a professional installer or a first-time [...]
Full Lite Entry Door Hinges: Stop Slams, Save Glass, and Meet ADA in One
"We have two pairs of full lite entry doors functioning as an 'airlock' door between our foyer, garage, porch, and front entrance. We currently have [...]