Here’s help for complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not address lockers specifically, it does list desirable features and provide guidance for the placement of lockers within a room.

Handle

ADA guidelines state that door hardware “…shall have a shape that is easy to grasp with one hand and does not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate." Republic’s recessed handle complies with this requirement and can be specified for single, double, or triple tier lockers.

Shelf & Bottom Location

If the locker contains a shelf, it must be located at a height conforming to forward or parallel reach requirements so that it can be reached from a seated position. The bottom of the locker must also have a shelf located at a height conforming to parallel or forward reach requirements so that any item placed or dropped on the bottom shelf is accessible.

Placement

The locker must be located in an unobstructed position that maintains full clearance from the wall or other obstacles and allows sufficient turning radius for easy access and exit by parallel or frontal approach.

Locks

To conform to ADA guidelines, lockers specified for ADA use must employ ADA-compliant locks. Digilock ADA-compliant locks provide one-touch access by attaching a button key to the lock face. Audio/visual indicators are provided for visual, or hearing impaired users. For more information about ADA locks, visit www.digilock.com.

Quiet Lockers

The specification for Quiet Lockers has been amended with the options necessary for ADA compliance. See the door section (apply decal), interior equipment (shelf location) and placement areas.