Answer
Feb 15, 2023 - 09:18 AM
First off we would like to apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I am not sure what happened, I just received this question in my que yesterday.
With that being said I only did some quick research because I did not want to delay this response any further. So forgive the lack of thoroughness.
I only found one vendor that advertises that they are ADA compliant. There are other finishes available that are not listed on our website. Looking at the specs on these pulls it looks like they basically thicker then their standard wire pulls, but I did not find an 18" long pull
Here are the ADA guidelines that I was able to find.
"People with limited manual dexterity often have trouble grasping a knob or operating a latch closure. ADA requirements state the pull or handle should be easy to open with one hand, without twisting the wrist or using any tight grasping or pinching motion. The best pulls for this purpose are U-shaped. Levers or push-type mechanisms also are acceptable."
Given their guidelines, it seems almost subjective to the end user's opinion on whether or not they would be comfortable in their hand or not. It would be best to get a couple of options the are aesthetically pleasing to the end user, then look at the specs on our website. The website should list the thickness, projection and the overall length of the pull in question. If they are satisfied, order one and let the end user get a feel for it. Some of the vendors have sample policies, but none are free.
With that being said I only did some quick research because I did not want to delay this response any further. So forgive the lack of thoroughness.
I only found one vendor that advertises that they are ADA compliant. There are other finishes available that are not listed on our website. Looking at the specs on these pulls it looks like they basically thicker then their standard wire pulls, but I did not find an 18" long pull
Here are the ADA guidelines that I was able to find.
"People with limited manual dexterity often have trouble grasping a knob or operating a latch closure. ADA requirements state the pull or handle should be easy to open with one hand, without twisting the wrist or using any tight grasping or pinching motion. The best pulls for this purpose are U-shaped. Levers or push-type mechanisms also are acceptable."
Given their guidelines, it seems almost subjective to the end user's opinion on whether or not they would be comfortable in their hand or not. It would be best to get a couple of options the are aesthetically pleasing to the end user, then look at the specs on our website. The website should list the thickness, projection and the overall length of the pull in question. If they are satisfied, order one and let the end user get a feel for it. Some of the vendors have sample policies, but none are free.
