The Sheraton Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia recently conducted a rather extensive renovation to upgrade its restrooms with ada bathroom stall door requirements. As part of this renovation, the hotel contacted Waterson for our self closing solution. They were looking for a low opening force and reliable speed control component that would eliminate slamming while improving overall safety and ease of use. At the same time, they required a heavy-duty closer hinge for the frequently used commercial space.
Hold Open Added User Benefit
The Sheraton also requested a hold open feature as an added benefit for their ADA toilet stall. While hold open does not satisfy ADA code, Sheraton still wanted this extra feature to improve the overall user experience. “We didn’t want our restroom doors chasing users from behind, so we wanted hold open to ensure that diisabled users would have plenty of time to enter and exit” – says the chief engineer. Waterson was the ideal solution to provide all of the required functions.
ADA Compliance and More
Waterson not only provides ADA-compliant self-closing hinges for commercial use, but can also provide back-to-back ADA door handles to solve possible installation and aesthetic problems. Waterson products are designed and manufactured by skilled technicians who can customize specific needs into each design. Feel free to contact Waterson for more information or a quotation concerning your ADA door hardware needs.
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Waterson Heavy Duty ADA Toilet Stall
Waterson Closer Hinge combine an overhead closer and hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door stop features. These hinges are ideal for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors. These closer hinges are easily installed and adjusted to comply with ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for opening force and to assure quiet, secure closing. Made with stainless steel, Waterson closer hinges meet NFPA 80 and are UL 3-hour fire-rated, as well as being one of the best door hinges for both interior and all-weather exterior openings. See all our features.
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Please note that Waterson Closer Hinges start from a size of 4″x4″. If you’re in need of smaller self-closing hinges, we’d recommend checking out some other resources! Also, we only provide single acting closer hinges. Thank you.
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