Mounting Height for a Handicap Door Opener

Maximum Height

• Under the ADA guidelines, the hardware required to operate the door must be no higher than 48 inches above the floor.

Kick-plates

• If all that is required to open the door is for the wheelchair user to push against it with his wheelchair, then a kick-plate should be installed on the door. This should measure the width of the door minus two inches and be at least 16 inches high.

Door Hardware

• Acceptable hardware to be installed for opening a door includes: handles, latches, pulls and locks. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. The hardware must be accessible from both sides of the door if a sliding door is being used.