The ibc 2009 commentary addresses this by stating that the 54 inch 1372 mm maximum height is intended to override the maximum 48 inch 1219 mm reach range in icc a117 1 the 2010 ada standards for accessible design effective 03 15 2012 include an important change relative to the mounting height of hardware.
Push pull door hardware mounting height.
There are several mounting packages center to center spacing and cylinder or cutout options specific to any door and pull.
Ives offers a wide selection of push and pull plates that coordinate with ives door pulls.
Door hardware mounting heights 2010 ada changes.
It is important to choose the mounting hardware that best suits the type and style of the door.
Here we list the various ways door pulls can be mounted.
Door handles pulls latches locks and other operating devices shall be installed 34 inches 864 mm minimum and 48 inches 1219 mm maximum above the finished floor.
This could be inter preted to mean that hardware mounted very low would be acceptable on an accessible door even though hardware in that location may be impossible for someone using a wheelchair to operate.
Choosing a door pull mounting.
It only required a mounting location of 48 or less above the floor.
Lever operated mechanisms push type mechanisms and u shaped handles are acceptable designs.