Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which went into effect January 26, 1992, is implemented to help individuals with disabilities move toward independence in a free from barriers society. This act addresses discrimination by private entities in places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and certain examinations and courses. ADA Products and Compliance Shower Seats Mirrors Soap Dispensers Toilet Dispensers Grab Bars Feminine Hand Dryers Towel Dispensers & Waste Receptacles Medicine Cabinets Regulatory Signs Multi-Purpose Units Toilet Seat Covers SS-4-ADA Shower Seat SS-3R-ADA Shower Seat ADA Shower Seats compliance 4.21.3 A seat shall be provided in shower stalls 36" x 36" (915mm by 915mm) and shall be "L" shaped. Seat should have no more than 1-1/2" (40mm) clearance. The seat shall be mounted 17" to 19" (430mm to 485mm) from bathroom floor and shall extend the full depth of the stall. Wide section of L seat should project no more than 23" (585mm) from wall, narrow section no more than 16" (405mm) from wall. In a 36"x36" (915mm by 915mm) shower stall, the seat shall be on the wall opposite the controls; where a fixed seat is provided in a 30" x 60" minimum (760mm by 1525mm) shower stall, it shall be a folding type and shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the controls. The structure strength of seat and their attachments when properly installed with backing in a stable wall shall withstand a load of 250 pounds (112N). Back to Top FT-16 x30 Fixed Tilt Mirror A Series A- 24 x60 ADA Mirror compliance 4.19.6 Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface no higher than 40" (1015mm) above the finish floor. 4.23.6 If lavatories and mirrors are provided, then at least one of each shall comply with 4.19.6. A single full-length mirror is recommended in pre-existing facilities and individual washroom for ease of accessibility. Back to Top G-64LB Basin Mounted Soap Dispenser G-58AP Tank-Type Soap Dispenser with All Purpose Valve ADA Soap Dispensers compliance 4.27.4 Soap dispenser push button valve and pistons shall be operable with one hand and require no tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. Activation of soap valves shall require no more than five (5) pounds of force (22.2N) when full. Wall mounted units shall be located where their push buttons are 44" (1120mm) maximum, above finish floor. Recommend spout and piston in basin mounted units to rotate 360 degrees. Back to Top TTD-5 Surface Mounted Multi-Roll 212 Double Roll Toilet Paper Holder ADA Toilet Tissue Dispensers compliance 4.16.6 Toilet tissue dispensers that control delivery or that do not permit continuous paper flow shall not be used. Dispensers shall be mounted with the center line of the tissue roll at least 19" (485mm) above the finish floor and with the leading edges of the roll no more than 36" (914mm) from the back wall or rear wall of the stall. Back to Top 150S Grab Bar 150S-50 Grab Bar Swing-Up Grab Bar Water Fountain Grab Bar ADA Grab Bar compliance 4.26 The diameter or width of the gripping surfaces of a handrail or grab bar shall be 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" (32mm to 38mm) or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1-1/2" (38mm). Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings. Required mounting height is centerline of the grab bar to the finish floor 33" to 36" (840-915mm). The structure strength of all grab bars and their mounting devices should withstand more than 250 pounds (1112N) of pull down force. A 36" (915mm) minimum horizontal grab bar should be installed on the back wall over the track and a 42" (1065mm) minimum horizontal grab bar shall be installed on sidewall or partition. Back to Top DR Push Button Hand Dryer DR-T Touchless Hand Dryer A Series Hand Dryer ADA Hand Dryers compliance 4.2.5 Push button shall be operable with one hand with less than 5 pounds (22.2N) of force, no grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. Pushbutton unit shall be located 15" to 48" (380 to 1220mm) from finish floor. Pushbutton shall project from cover surface for ease of location for visually impaired. Touchless dryers are recommended (no hand requirements). Back to Top TD-4 Recessed Towel Dispenser TD-7 "Coverall" Towel Dispenser TW-2 "Coverall" Towel Dispenser and Waste Receptacle Combination TW-4 Mini Towel Dispenser and Waste Receptacle Combination TW-6 Towel Dispenser and Waste Receptacle Combination TW-9 Towel Dispenser and Waste Receptacle TW-12RP "Coverall" Towel Dispenser and Waste Receptacle Combination TW-14RP Roll Towel Dispenser and Waste Receptacle Combination CT-1 Towel Dispenser and Waste Door for use in Countertops WR-7 Recessed Waste Receptacle WR-9 "Coverall" Waste Receptacle ADA Towel Dispensers and Waste Receptacles compliance Access to opening for paper towels shall be located 15" to 48" (380-1220mm) from the finish floor for forward reach. Side reach shall be 9" to 54" (230-1370mm). Units mounted above the finish floor 27" (675mm) shall project no more than 4" (100mm) from the wall or locate in corners, alcoves or between protruding structures. Waste push door shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate shall be no greater than 5 pounds (22.2N). Back to Top MC-1 Medicine Cabinets ADA Medicine Cabinets compliance 4.23.9 Medicine cabinets shall be located with a usable shelf no higher than 44" (1120mm) above the finish floor. Back to Top ADA Regulatory Signs ADA Regulatory Signs ADA regulatory signs meet Federal regulations for the visually impaired with raised letters, pictograms, Braille and numerous colors. Back to Top MPU-5 Mirror Multi-Purpose Units GAMCO suggests multi-purpose units with cup dispenser, mirrors, paper towels and soap dispenser located within reaching distance of the sink allows ease of access to individuals with disabilities. No wet hands on wheels, crutches, walkers or canes alleviates mud and safety hazards. Back to Top   TSC-5 Toilet Tissue and Seat Cover Disposal Combo Unit TSC-6 Recessed Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser and Toilet Tissue Dispenser   Toilet Tissue and Seat Cover Disposal Combo Unit Combination of various functions in one location allows ease of access. Back to Top ND-5 Sanitary Napkin Disposal for Surface Mounting NV-1ND Recessed/Semi-recessed Napkin-Tampon Vendor with Disposal TSC-7 Recessed Napkin Disposal and Toilet Tissue Dispenser Feminine Sanitary Napkin Disposal for Surface Mounting Removable receptacle provided with recessed finger grip for easy access. Back to Top TSC-2 Recessed Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser TSC-3 Partition Mounted Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser TSC-8 "Coverall" Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser Toilet Seat Covers Mounting height should be 44" (1,118mm) for handicapped Back to Top NOTE: See catalog for similar products and technical information.