ADA Compliant Door Hardware — Closers, Grab Bars, Levers & More
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant door hardware is increasingly required by local, state, and federal building codes — and for good reason. Over 50 million Americans live with a disability, representing 18% of the U.S. population. Building with accessibility in mind means better access for all customers, and helps you avoid costly retrofits if codes change down the road.
Important Tip
Always choose a door lever over a door knob when ADA compliance is a concern. Most door levers are ADA compliant — door knobs are not.
ADA Door Closers
ADA compliant door closers — opening force & closing speed
Door closers are rated by opening and closing force on a scale of Size #1 through Size #6. To be ADA compliant, an interior door cannot have an opening force exceeding 5 pounds — requiring a closer that adjusts down to Size #1. Exterior fire doors must meet the minimum opening force required by your local fire code, typically 7.5 lbf.
| Size Rating | Minimum Closing Force | ADA Compliant? |
|---|---|---|
| Size #1 | 2 lbs | ✓ Yes — interior doors |
| Size #2 | 3 lbs | ✓ Yes — interior doors |
| Size #3 | 5 lbs | ✓ Yes — at maximum limit |
| Size #4 | 8 lbs | ✗ No — exceeds 5 lb limit |
| Size #5 | 11 lbs | ✗ No |
| Size #6 | 14 lbs | ✗ No |
ADA compliant closers must also have an adjustable closing speed (sweep speed) set so that from an open position of 70°, the door takes at least 3 seconds to travel to a point 3 inches from the latch. Note: many manufacturers use the term "Barrier Free" for ADA compliant models.
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ADA Grab Bars
Grab bars — required in restrooms, useful everywhere
ADA compliant grab bars are required in restrooms and bathrooms in most states, and are available in a wide range of lengths and styles. Beyond restrooms, customers use them anywhere a safe grip is needed while standing — hallways, stairwells, shower areas, and more.
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ADA & Your Business
Why building accessible is good business
$175 billion in spending power
Americans with disabilities control more than twice the discretionary spending power of American teenagers — a massive market that benefits from accessible buildings.
71.5 million Baby Boomers by 2030
By 2030, over 71.5 million Baby Boomers will be over 65 — driving demand for accessible products, environments, and services across every type of building.
Avoid costly retrofits
When replacing hardware or doing new construction, choosing ADA compliant products when possible helps future-proof your building against evolving building codes.
The ADA doesn't spell out exactly what you must do in every situation — it lets you decide what's reasonable based on how your business operates. The goal is simply not to exclude a customer by being unwilling to make an accommodation that's easy to implement. Look for our 
ADA logo on product pages to quickly identify compliant products.
Questions about ADA compliance?
Contact us or call 954-776-5340 and we'll help you find the right ADA compliant hardware for your project. Return to the Help Center for more guides.