Such doors shall not open to back check faster than 3 seconds and shall require no more than 15 lbf 66 6n to stop door movement.
Ada automatic door operator requirements.
In most cases automatic door operators are the best option to provide ada accessibility and ensure that a door closes.
Ada accessibility should not only be looked at as simply a design for disability but also a function to serve everyone that uses the facility.
This guide explains scoping and technical requirements for accessible entrances doors and gates in the ada standards.
Low energy swinging doors are governed by ansi 156 19 and ada and include these features and requirements.
Slowly opening low powered automatic doors shall comply with ansi a156 19 1984.
Typically it may only be necessary to equip one door in a bank of doors.
If an automatic door is used then it shall comply with ansi bhma a156 10 1985.
It must also be placed so that a person using the actuator will not be within the path of a swinging door.
4 13 12 automatic doors and power assisted doors.
Under ada the actuator must be located between 1 and 5 feet from the door.