ADA Commercial Door Compliance Services
Making Access Easy for Everyone
Accessibility is more than a legal requirement—it’s an invitation to every customer. At 911 Glass & Doors, we help businesses in Savannah and the Lowcountry navigate the complexities of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Whether you need to automate a heavy entrance door or simply upgrade your handle sets for easier gripping, we provide the retrofits and hardware necessary to ensure your building is compliant, safe, and welcoming to all.
Automatic Door Operators (Low Energy)
Turn Any Door Into an Accessible Entrance
You don't need to replace your entire storefront to meet ADA standards. We specialize in retrofitting existing manual doors with Low-Energy Automatic Operators. These systems are essential for medical facilities, offices, and retail spaces to ensure equal access for all customers.
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Swing Door Operators: Heavy-duty motors mounted to the header that gently open the door at the push of a button or wireless fob.
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Cost-Effective Retrofit: We can often install these on your current aluminum or wood doors without major structural changes.
Touchless "Wave-to-Open" Technology
Upgrade your standard push-plates to hygienic, motion-sensing switches—perfect for restrooms and sterile environments.
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Hygienic Access: Users simply wave a hand in front of the sensor to trigger the door, reducing the spread of germs in high-traffic areas.
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Wireless Solutions: We offer wireless actuators to minimize conduit runs and preserve the look of your walls.
Manual Hardware & ADA Retrofits
True accessibility isn't just about automation. It's about ensuring every part of the door can be used with minimal effort
ADA-Compliant Levers & Exit Devices
The ADA requires that door hardware can be operated with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
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Lever Handles: We replace non-compliant round doorknobs with Grade 1 lever handles that meet code requirements.
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Panic Bars: Installation of smooth-operating crash bars that allow for easy egress without requiring significant physical force.
Closing Speed & Opening Force
Doors that close too fast (slamming) or are too heavy to pull open are a major liability for those with mobility aids.
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Hydraulic Calibration: We adjust your door closers to ensure the "sweep speed" and "latch speed" meet the strict timing requirements of the ADA (typically 5 seconds to close from 90 degrees).
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Opening Force: We test and adjust internal spring tension to ensure interior doors require no more than 5 lbs of force to open.
Zero-Clearance Thresholds
A threshold higher than ½ inch is considered a tripping hazard and a barrier to wheelchairs.
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Ramp Thresholds: We install ADA-compliant aluminum saddles and ramps to smooth out the transition over your door frame, ensuring wheels roll over easily.
⚠️ Is Your Facility Up to Code?
ADA violations are one of the most common sources of commercial litigation. Does your entrance pass the test?
Clear Width: Does your door provide a minimum of 32 inches of clear walking space when open at 90 degrees?
Opening Force: Can your interior doors be opened with less than 5 lbs of pressure?
Closing Time: Does the door take at least 5 seconds to close, allowing a person in a wheelchair or with a cane to pass safely?
Handle Height: Is all hardware mounted between 34 inches and 48 inches above the floor?