ADA Door Compliance for
Commercial Facilities
ADA-compliant door installation, hardware upgrades, and automatic operator service for commercial and industrial facilities across Southern California.
Request Compliance Assessment →Key ADA Requirements for Commercial & Industrial Doors
Door Width
ADA requires a minimum 32-inch clear opening width for accessible doors, with 36 inches recommended for primary entrances and accessible routes.
Opening Force
Interior doors (non-fire rated) must require no more than 5 lbs of force to open. Exterior doors have no force limit but must be operable with one hand.
Threshold Height
Door thresholds may not exceed 1/2 inch in height. Beveled thresholds up to 3/4 inch are permitted with a 1:2 bevel ratio.
Maneuvering Clearances
ADA requires specific clearance zones on both sides of accessible doors — dimensions vary based on door approach direction and whether the door swings toward or away from the user.
Hardware
Door hardware must be operable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting. Lever handles, push plates, and automatic operators meet this requirement.
Automatic Door Operators
Power-operated doors must meet ANSI/BHMA A156.19 standards for speed, force, and safety sensor requirements.
ADA Door Services We Provide
- Automatic door operator installation and service (LCN, Norton, Stanley)
- Lever handle and accessible hardware replacement
- Threshold replacement and adjustment
- Door width assessment and modification
- Maneuvering clearance evaluation
- ADA compliance documentation for permit and inspection purposes
California Building Code vs Federal ADA
California's accessibility standards (CBC Chapter 11B) are in some cases more stringent than federal ADA requirements. For example, California requires automatic door operators in certain public-facing commercial applications where federal ADA does not.
InSev Tech's technicians are familiar with both federal ADA and California Building Code accessibility requirements for door systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
ADA door assessment for your facility.
We serve commercial facilities across Southern California. CA Lic. #1052928 B/D28.
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