More and more commercial buildings like schools are designing privacy-centric restrooms to accommodate the needs of all genders. These spaces include an enclosed, floor-to-ceiling glass toilet partitions, and co-gender bathroom, which aims to achieve optimal privacy. As a result, the restroom glass stalls are sleekly designed, as well as easy to clean and maintain. And there is no door hardware that can supply all the features, from ADA function to appearance, better than ADA toilet partition hingess, which are showcasing in the video below.
ADA Toilet Partition Requirements
According to ADA and ICC A117.1 regulations, accessible toilet compartment doors must be self-closing for easy access.Therefore, hinges that typically made of stainless steel need to support a 5 lbs opening force and close within 5 seconds to meet ADA standards. Parallel to this, the ADA Accessibility Guidelines outline five types of accessible toilet compartments, specifying sizes, swing directions, and grab bar installations for compliance.
Learn more about ADA door pull requirements here.
Self Closing Toilet Partition Solution
Waterson toilet partition hinges provides the best door closing hardware solution for toilet partitions application due to these self closing mechanical features:
- Self Closing: Automatically closes doors, enhancing privacy and convenience.
- Moisture Resistant: Suitable for damp restroom environments, unaffected by moisture.
- Anti Slam: Designed to prevent door slamming, ensuring safety.
- Stainless Steel: Durable, aesthetically pleasing material for modern looks.
- Speed-Control: Allows controlled closing speed for safety and noise reduction. Go deeper in speed adjustment here.
- ADA Compliant: Meets all the door functioning safety requirements of ADA, suitable for children and the disabilities.
“We selected Waterson Hinge to achieve our architect’s design, which involved constructing toilet partitions made of 11.52mm (just under ½ an inch) toughened laminated glass,” says Tony, director from a toilet partition manufacturer. The doors are 76 inches long x 29 inches wide.
Read more cases related to glass-to-glass self-closing doors.
Waterson ADA Toilet Partition Hinges
Waterson Hinges 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. The 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 door 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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