Complete ADA door compliance solutions including clearances, hardware upgrades, thresholds, automatic operators, and signage across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
We evaluate, modify, and install commercial doors to meet current ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. Avoid costly lawsuits with proactive compliance.
5 lb
Max Force
32"
Min Clear Width
Full
ADA Compliance
20+
Years Experience
ADA Compliance Solutions
We provide every service needed to bring your commercial doors into full ADA compliance, from simple closer adjustments to complete automatic operator installations.
Measure and adjust closing force, sweep speed, latch speed, backcheck, and hold-open to meet ADA requirements.
Install push-button, motion-sensor, or touchless automatic operators on existing commercial doors. Eliminates manual force entirely,
Replace or modify door thresholds to meet the 1/2 inch maximum height (sliding) or 3/4 inch maximum (other doors) with proper bevel slope.
Replace round knobs and non-compliant hardware with lever handles, push/pull bars,
Modify door frames, walls, and adjacent elements to achieve the required approach clearances.
Install tactile and Braille signage at accessible entrances, exits, and interior doors as required by ADA.
ADA Requirements
ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines specify precise requirements for commercial door dimensions, force, timing, and hardware.
Clear Opening Width
32 inches minimum (at 90 degrees open)
Opening Force (Interior)
5 pounds maximum
Closing Speed
Min 5 seconds from 90 to 12 degrees
Threshold Height
1/2 inch max (sliding), 3/4 inch max (other)
Maneuvering Clearance
18 inches min at pull side of latch
Hardware Height
34 to 48 inches above finished floor
Vision Panel
Bottom edge 43 inches max above floor
Surface Finish
Smooth within 10 inches of floor (kick plate)
Applications
ADA requires accessible doors at all public and commercial buildings. These building types are most frequently cited for non-compliance.
Why Choose Us
Building owners and property managers choose Expert Glass Repair for professional ADA door compliance services.
We know the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines thoroughly. Every door modification we perform meets current requirements for force, clearance, timing,
ADA non-compliance exposes building owners to lawsuits, fines, and settlement costs. Proactive door accessibility upgrades are far less expensive than defending against an ADA complaint. We help you achieve and maintain full compliance.
ADA compliance requires precise measurements and adjustments. Door closer force, closing speed, and clearance dimensions must meet exact specifications. Our technicians use calibrated instruments to verify compliance.
Full commercial liability insurance with COI certificates provided for property managers and general contractors throughout the DMV.
FAQ
Common questions about ADA requirements for commercial doors.
Service Areas
We provide ADA door compliance services throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
DC commercial buildings face frequent ADA inspections. We provide proactive compliance to prevent violations and lawsuits.
Virginia commercial properties need ADA-compliant doors. We ensure your building meets all accessibility requirements.
Maryland commercial buildings must meet ADA standards. We service the entire I-270 corridor and beyond.
Automatic sliding doors provide barrier-free ADA-compliant access for high-traffic commercial entrances.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act requires all public and commercial buildings to provide accessible entrances and interior doors. Door accessibility is one of the most common ADA violations cited in commercial buildings across the Washington DC metropolitan area. Non-compliant door conditions include excessive opening force, insufficient clear width, non-accessible hardware such as round knobs, thresholds that are too high, inadequate maneuvering clearances, and closing speeds that are too fast for people with mobility limitations.
ADA compliance for commercial doors involves specific, measurable requirements. Interior doors must not exceed 5 pounds of opening force. Door closers must take at least 5 seconds to move from 90 degrees open to 12 degrees from the latch. Clear opening width must be at least 32 inches when the door is open 90 degrees. Door hardware must be operable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting, which means lever handles instead of round knobs. Thresholds cannot exceed specified heights, and proper maneuvering clearances must be maintained on both sides of the door.
Expert Glass Repair provides complete ADA door compliance services throughout DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. We evaluate your doors against current ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines, identify non-compliant conditions, and perform all necessary modifications. Our services include door closer adjustment for force and speed, lever handle and accessible hardware installation, threshold replacement, automatic door operator installation, clearance modifications, and ADA signage. We provide documentation of all work performed for your compliance records.
Call for a free ADA door assessment or schedule accessibility upgrades for your commercial building.
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