The enormous Baby Boom generation is entering its golden years, and with that more and more individuals are experiencing mobility needs. There are over 54 million Americans who have a disability. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, “nearly 19%, or one in every five residents, has a disability, and this number continues to grow.” Due to this population transformation, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has been enforcing American Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA) building codes as they relate to those with disabilities. FHA 32” minimum width door clearance is a significant challenge for architects who actively design buildings that are accessible and code compliant. Waterson swing away self-closing hinges not only solve the dreaded clearance problem, but also provide a number of key benefits, including: more than 33” clearance, greater durability, fire-rated compliance, ADA vertical clearance & 5lbs opening force, sleek design and multiple finish options Other swing away hinges provide 32” clear width when doors are open at 90°, however Waterson’s unique wide diameter barrel design provides more than 33” clearance. This added clearance is welcome insurance space in the event of installation oversights, as well as ensures that you avoid possible legal ramifications due to not meeting the minimum 32” code compliance.
Architects and specifiers around the world have been choosing Waterson commercial Closer Hinges more and more as their self-closing solution. They especially appreciate that our self-closing function satisfies ADA requirements while doing so with minimal componentry. At the same time,...
At Waterson, we are committed to providing consistent quality across all of our hinge products. To that end, we strictly adhere to ANSI standards by crafting all of our hinges with stainless steel to ensure corrosion resistance, as well as...
“I need the hydraulic damper function, but I don’t need self-closing. I can’t find this solution in the market. Can Waterson help?” Donovan Teo, Hardware Distributor. Traditional closer hinges generally include both hydraulic damper and self-closing functions, which can be...
