4 13 12 automatic doors and power assisted doors.
Ada automatic door operator requirements.
If an automatic door is used then it shall comply with ansi bhma a156 10 1985.
Ada accessibility should not only be looked at as simply a design for disability but also a function to serve everyone that uses the facility.
It must be accessible from both sides of the door whether the door is open or closed.
It must also be placed so that a person using the actuator will not be within the path of a swinging door.
Such doors shall not open to back check faster than 3 seconds and shall require no more than 15 lbf 66 6n to stop door movement.
In most cases automatic door operators are the best option to provide ada accessibility and ensure that a door closes.
This guide explains scoping and technical requirements for accessible entrances doors and gates in the ada standards.
Under ada the actuator must be located between 1 and 5 feet from the door.
Minimum number 206 4 at least 60 of public entrances must be accessible in new construction in addition to entrances directly serving tenancies parking facilities pedestrian tunnels and elevated walkways.
Slowly opening low powered automatic doors shall comply with ansi a156 19 1984.