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Entry and Interior Doors
CFS 347
The Garage
Automatic door opener is essential
Switch should be by entry to house
Manual control is also necessary
Large enough to allow 43" on each side of car and one end
48-60" is needed for transfer maneuver
A trapeze can be used for transfer
Attached or covered passage way
Front Entry ( 36" wide)
Outside area should be 60"x60" )
Slip resistant floor, Ample roof overhang
Small shelf, 36-39" high on latch side
Light switch near door handle
Mats low & no sliding or recessed
Front Entry (cont.)
One key for deadbolt & door latch
Uses one hand & little strength
Electric locks also recommended
Mail slot w/ basket inside (36-42" h)
Kick plate 12-18" high on push side
"D" handle 8 8"from hinge side
Minimum threshold -1/4" maximum
Front Entry (cont.)
Install lever handles, push-bars, or U-shaped
pull handles instead of round doorknobs.
Use doors that are lightweight.
Make sure the door can be opened and closed with a minimum of five
pounds of force.
Install front-door peep holes at two levels
so that people who are standing or sitting can see arriving guests
before opening the door. To accommodate people in wheelchairs, peepholes
should be located 36-45 inches above the floor.
Front Entry (cont.)
Storm doors should be eliminated when possible
Raised identifying numbers 60" high
At least 2" high for close viewing
Textured
Latch side space is needed so wheel- chairs will not interfere with door
swing
Vestibules
48" long if both doors swing out
Door swing must be accommodated if one swings inward
Both doors should not swing inward
Interior Doors
Clear space of 32"
Curled lever handles
Kick plated of metal or plastic
Light switch inside door at 36" (ht.)
Swing of door should not interfere with wheelchair
If a door is not essential, remove it.
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