A communicating doorway has two doors in a single door frame and each door opens away from the other. Communicating doorways are a solution to many design challenges, yet are most commonly used between adjacent hotel rooms. There, the doors...
Buyers be aware: the life-saving codes of compliance Code of practice and regulations are established to ensure the overall quality of spring-loaded door hinges: The assurance of one million cycles: ANSI A156.17 ANSI A156.17: SELF CLOSING HINGES & PIVOTS This...
Waterson wholly-owned design and manufacturing facilities are dedicated to producing state-of-the-art commercial door hardware. With all key functions under one roof, we are capable of meeting our customers’ needs with swift and responsive solutions. Our factory is equipped with advanced...
According to NFPA-80, fire rated doors require to have a self-closing mechanism. In the meantime, ADA sets specific guidelines for door clearance. On the basis fo ADA Protruding Objects Chapter 307.4 Vertical Clearance, “Headroom clearance of at least 80” high...
In our business, we are frequently asked to provide ADA compliance certification concerning our closer hinge products. ADA compliance is extremely important for commercial buildings, as well as our manufacturing philosophy. To that end, we rigorously test our products using...
Choosing the right door closer for high-end bathroom applications depends largely on utility and aesthetics. According to ADA 604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Compartments, restroom compartment doors shall be self-closing. Pivot hinges generally aren’t suitable for stall doors due to toe clearance...
Houses are frequently framed with wooden structures that are vulnerable to annoying sound and resonance upon door slamming. A slammed door is not only damaging to a frame but can often be felt and heard on the other side of...
Frequently commercial doors like those in hospitals need to be held open for a variety of urgent reasons -- quickly moving medical equipment, patients, and supplies, to name a few. Hold open is a valuable and effective feature that improves...
