D3. Door Hardware

Note: This checklist was based on the 1991 ADAAG, but has been updated as of 2016 to reflect the 2010 ADA Standards. See updated version here: https://www.corada.com/documents/2016-ada-checklist-for-polling-places/ada-checklist-for-polling-places

Note: This document, portion of document or referenced document was published prior to the 2010 ADA Standards, and all or part of this information may only apply to Safe Harbored elements.

D3. Is the door hardware (e.g., lever, pull, panic bar) usable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist? [ADA Stds 4.13.9]

Yes _____ No _____

If No, leave door propped open, add new accessible hardware, or adapt/replace hardware.

illustration showing four types of door hardware

Examples of handles and door hardware that can be used without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting.

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