Doorways must have a minimum clear opening of at least 32 inches when the door is open at a 90-degree angle
If the door is not automatic or power assisted, you must account for minimum maneuvering distances
Thresholds and floor-level changes cannot exceed certain heights and slopes
Accessible doors need to have hardware that is easy to grasp/use, and no higher than 48 inches from the ground
The force needed to open a door cannot exceed certain standards, depending on the type of door
If the door closes automatically, it must do so relatively slowly
Operating force for horizontal sliding doors is limited to 5 pounds
Life Safety limits the use of horizontal sliding doors to rooms with less than 10 occupants in most jurisdictions, unless a swing door is present
ADA Compatible Door Systems
Most AD Systems hardware is designed to operate without pinching, twisting or grasping or special knowledge per ADA guidelines
Single action egress solutions available
AD Systems doors have no exposed floor track or door guides
Products are configured to maintain required handle clearances
AD Systems offers multiple soft closer designs to comply with ADA and CA requirements for opening and operating force (contact us for specification information)
AutoMotion™ sliding barn door system opens with the wave or a hand or touch of a button for quiet and hands-free operation
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AD Systems prides itself on delivering sliding door solutions that don’t compromise on design or performance.