Tag: ADA
Extreme 300 Series MicroCoil Grille By CornellCookson
For high-traffic, low headroom facility access points, this rolling door product reduces the amount of headroom required for grilles.
Accessibility In Facility Renovations
Here are several keys to achieving ADA compliance in commercial buildings.
Vacant Office Space Becomes Girl Scouts Program Center
The Berges Family Girl Scouts Program Center is a high-usage, energetic, and collaborative learning environment.
Pro Bono Services Expand Opportunity For Boston Nonprofit
The Travis Roy Foundation moved into a 2,000 square foot office featuring accessible design, with the support of donated services from several area firms.
UPenn Student Residence Renovated For LEED Gold
Designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen, the updated Hill College House in Philadephia welcomes students for the 2017-18 academic year.
Clarity 16E Wheelchair Lift From Ascension
This fully enclosed vertical wheelchair lift can be installed in facilities to reach heights up to 14 feet.
FM Alert: Guidance On International Symbol of Accessibility
Some cities and states have adopted a different symbol that was created to be more dynamic and suggestive of movement than the ISA.
FM Alert: Most Ramps Do Not Meet ADA Requirements
A new study reveals that 71% of tested rubber wheelchair ramps do not meet ADA requirements.
Slim Fire Extinguishers From Oval Brand Fire Products
The three models from Oval Fire are ADA compliant, and do not protrude more than 4"four from a surface when properly mounted.
ADA Compliance For Windows
Facility executives interested in accessibility issues should monitor the status of the update of ICC/ANSI A117.1 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.
Integrated LEDs By ILEX
Four new fixtures from ILEX balance thoughtful, modern design with the convenience of LEDs.
AeraMax Professional II For Smaller Spaces
The AeraMax Professional II is a slim model commercial-grade air purifier designed for smaller spaces such as offices, restrooms, urgent care facilities, and exam rooms.
Question Of The Week: Utilizing Universal Design?
With overlap with requirements for ADA compliance, universal design is a focus on making environments and products more usable, safer and healthier in response to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.
ADA Compliance Check: Five Need To Know Updates
It's time for an ADA compliance check as the law's 25th anniversary arrives.
LVDC Design Guidelines For The Visual Environment | Second Draft Review Period Open
LVDC Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment is now available for second public review; the review period ends November 10.
FM Frequency: Historic Sites – Challenges, Opportunities
Whoever said some things only get better with age probably was not a facility manager.
K-12 Case Study: Education Renovation
New facility systems and equipment improve the learning environment in a St. Louis, MO suburb.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: VitalSign By 2/90 Sign Systems
Designed for healthcare facilities, the modular signage communicates critical information to staff and visitors. Facility managers choose from a collection of standard color-coded medical alert messages or customized sliders in any color, symbol, or configuration.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Linear Drainage from Zurn Industries
The company's line of fabricated galvanized and stainless steel grating is expanded with 12 new C class products.
10 Things To Keep In Mind With ADA Compliance
Did you know that facility renovation plans could be impacted by the 2010 ADA regulations—the first major update to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) since the regulation was first published in 1991?