NanaWall on ADA Guidelines for Accessibility

During the 21 years that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) has been in effect, it has reduced discrimination against people with disabilities with regard to employment opportunities, public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. Most recently, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation addressing the importance of the ADA for creating equality for citizens with disabilities.

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As a quality provider of windows, doors, and opening glass walls, NanaWall is proud to offer a selection of products that are ADA-/Egress-compliant. With a range of movable wall and sliding door systems that are ideal for people with disabilities that compromise mobility, NanaWall systems are an excellent alternative to basic doors and openings.

 

Over the years, there has been a review and refinement of ADA standards, resulting in today’s rules and specifications that offer a clear-cut view of what is expected of ADA-compliant products. Basic and revolving doors, turnstiles, and basic and double-leaf doorways must all meet certain access, exit, health code, and other accessibility requirements to ensure easy clearance for people with disabilities. Handles, pulls, latches, and other devices on ADA-compliant doors must be designed especially for ease of use and placed at a set height. Exterior- and interior-hinged, sliding, fire, automatic, and power-assisted doors must all meet certain criteria as well, including door-opening force specifications and measurements.

 

Because regulations and guidelines pertaining to the use of doors, storefronts, glazed windows, and partitions can vary from place to place, NanaWall encourages building owners, installers, or contractors to confirm their area’s applicable codes and regulations. Additionally, the NanaWall website offers a few basic guidelines generally used to separate ADA-compliant products from those that are not.

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NanaWall Systems, Inc. - Folding Doors, Sliding, French Doors

With a wide range of designs and applications, NanaWall Systems, Inc., implements its NanaWall technology and products into almost every type of structure. Promoting an equal devotion to utility and appearance, NanaWall’s sliding and folding glass walls separate interior partitions and bring the outside world indoors. Homeowners can install the NanaWall in existing buildings and incorporate it into original building construction. The NanaWall folding glass walls replace one interior/exterior side of the home, multiple sides of the building, and in some cases adjoining walls, opening up an entire corner of the house. Ideal locations for NanaWall technology include living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, patios, pool houses, solariums, and any other room that could benefit from increased light. In multifamily dwellings such as condominiums and penthouses, the NanaWall adds harmony to a residence and integrates a room into the surrounding cityscape. NanaWall glass walls fit perfectly into balconies and loft conversions. Adding depth, dimension, and a welcoming atmosphere to every manner of hospitality establishment, NanaWall products are prized by businesses around the world. Whether it be single-track sliding glass doors with a wood frame or folding walls encased by aluminum or clad, NanaWall brings warmth and light to restaurants, golf clubs, mountain lodges, casinos, and international resorts. Retail stores use NanaWall’s opening glass walls to replace fixed storefront, thereby increasing the size and scope of the premises. NanaWall technology appears in sidewalk, corner, and grocery storefronts and protects merchandise from dust and inclement weather. Store owners also rely on NanaWall glass walls to resist forced entry. Public and private institutions utilize NanaWall products in a variety of ways. Schools, libraries, concert halls, and cafeterias rely on NanaWall technology to reflect and insulate sound, maintaining peace in designated quiet areas. Churches and banquet halls use NanaWall glass walls as internal dividers, opening them to accommodate overflow. NanaWall technology also enjoys extensive application within assisted living facilities and hospitals.