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Doors for the Physically Challenged

Barrier-free, code-compliant access

Barrier-free door solutions engineered for compliance: our accessible restroom door follows the National Building Code Volume 1-2016, Part 3 – Annexure B and the CPWD Handbook on Barrier Free and Accessibility, Chapter 8. Automatic operators, low-energy modes and reachable controls remove the effort from every threshold.

Doors for the Physically Challenged
At a glance

Common questions about Doors for the Physically Challenged

What makes a door barrier-free?

The opening force, the reachability of the controls and the clear passage all have to suit a wheelchair user without assistance. Our accessible restroom door follows the National Building Code Volume 1-2016, Part 3 – Annexure B and the CPWD Handbook on Barrier Free and Accessibility, Chapter 8.

Which features support physically challenged users?

An accessible layout with push-knob lock and release, an emergency pull-cord inside with a siren outside, low-energy operators (DIN 18650 / ANSI) for push-pad activation, and a handicap button on Talos revolving doors that temporarily reduces speed.

Where are these solutions used?

Accessible restrooms, healthcare buildings, public buildings, schools and transport hubs.

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Range & specifications

What’s available within Doors for the Physically Challenged

Sub-categories, series and technical data as published by the manufacturer. Tell us the opening and we will specify the right variant.

Accessible restroom door — Doors for the Physically Challenged

Accessible restroom door

  • Compliant with NBC Volume 1-2016, Part 3 – Annexure B
  • Compliant with CPWD Handbook on Barrier Free and Accessibility, Chapter 8
  • Push-knob lock and release at reachable height
  • Emergency pull-cord inside, siren outside

Low-energy automatic operators

  • CS 80 MAGNEO low-energy sliding operator, speed 0.2–0.6 m/s
  • ED 100 / ED 250 swing operators with Low Energy as default
  • Activation via push pad, radar or access control

Accessible revolving entrances

  • Talos RDR handicap button for temporary speed reduction
  • Night-time closure with sliding wings
  • Personal safety compliant with DIN 18650 / EN 16005

Key features

  • Accessible layout with push-knob lock and release
  • Emergency pull-cord inside with siren outside
  • Low-energy operators (DIN 18650 / ANSI) for push-pad activation
  • Handicap button on Talos revolving doors for temporary speed reduction

Applications

Accessible restroomsHealthcarePublic buildingsSchoolsTransport hubs