Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 26 - DOORS AND DOORWAYS
Section 26.11 - DOOR HARDWARE

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 26 MA Code of Regs 26.11

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Shall comply with the following:

26.11.1 Type: Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operating devices on accessible doors shall have a shape that is easy to operate with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. When sliding doors are fully open, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.

26.11.2 Height: Hand-operated door opening hardware shall be located 36 inches to 48 inches (36" to 48" = 914mm to 1219mm) above the floor. See Fig. 26i

26.11.3 Operation: Doors in the means of egress shall be operable with one hand and with a single effort. Doors in the paths of ingress shall be able to be unlocked and opened with one hand.

26.11.4 Special hardware: Doors opening into hazardous areas shall have door-opening hardware which is knurled or has a roughened surface to give tactile warning to persons with visual impairments. Hazardous areas shall include but not be limited to loading platforms, boiler rooms, and electrical equipment rooms.

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