Door Viewer Height

Locks used only for security purposes and not used for normal operation are excluded.

Door viewer height. Some state and local standards do include a mounting height for viewers. Rockwood fasteners spare parts mounting kits. Measure door for peephole use a tape measure to locate the center of your door and mark the spot where you want to install the viewer. Double check your measurements before you drill.

The international building code ibc all editions to date requires operating hardware for most egress doors to be mounted between 34 and 48 above the finished floor aff. Traditionally door viewers are installed approximately 1500mm from the bottom of the door. For doors 1 3 8 to 2 1 4. Wheelchair dimensions for adults for ada requirements.

Although 60 has been the norm many institutes are lowering the height 3 to 4 to accommodate more people. Be sure it s at a height that s convenient for all the members of your household. Per the 2010 ada guidelines the height of the accessible door viewer should be at 42 to the center of the viewer from the floor. Ada requires door hardware to be operated with a closed fist.

Dda compliance disabled discrimination act it may be required for a door viewer to be installed lower to comply with dda regulations. Ul listed 190 door viewer for doors 1 3 8 to 2 1 8. Markar fasteners parts and accessories. We install the door viewers at this height and in the centre by default but can install them offset to one side if you require.

If you need the door viewer installed at a different height just ask. For example in massachusetts where i live 521 cmr requires entrance doors in multiple dwellings to have a viewer or sidelight or vision light mounted 60 inches above the floor for some types of units with an additional viewer light at 42 inches above the floor for others.