about our product & FAQs
Developed in the United States of America, the Accessible Door Handle Device is the culmination of over twenty-five years of research & development involving occupational therapy, building regulation, disabled access, and human movement practitioners operating within the accessibility and regulatory industries around the world.
Does it meet international building code requirements?
This product has been developed in response to the Disabled Access requirements of building regulations applied within –
o North America
o Member countries of the European Union
o The Middle East
o Australia / New Zealand
Each design detail of the Accessible Door Handle Device has been developed to accommodate a broad spectrum of mobility / movement limitations in users.
Which Model is right for our needs?
The Accessible Door Handle Device comes in three particular models – Model 12, 12A and 80.
The Model 12 and 12A devices are designed specifically for lever door handle installations on swing-type door leafs.
The Model 80 device is designed specifically for D-handle and vertical bar handle installations on sliding-type door leafs.
Each Model provides for maximum flexibility to accommodate the particular built environment into which it is to be installed, by allowing –
o A full 360° rotation and locking of the clamp end
o Multiple adjustment positions for the locking pins in the clamp end
o Adjustment of the angle of the handle in the Model 12A device
Where can I buy?
Now available in Australia and New Zealand through Concept X Store, the Accessible Door Handle Device has been analysed by leading building and accessibility industry practitioners and verified as satisfying the applicable performance requirements of the National Construction Code for the operation of swing-type and sliding-type door leafs where prescriptively non-compliant door circulation spaces exist in the ‘as-built’ environment.
How do I set it up?
Instructions for mounting height, position an setting the device are provided with each pack.