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AMERICANS FOR DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
A provision in the American for Disabilities Act of 1990 mandates a ruling that in all buildings where the public has access eg schools, hospitals, government buildings, new office space the sinks in the kitchens and coffee bars cannot exceed a height of 34” off floor level. The law further enacts (by interpretation) that full size refrigerators be accessible; that the controls, the shelves and the freezer be positioned within a forward reach of between 15” minimum and 48” maximum.
The standard height of a countertop is 36”. American made under counter appliances such as icemakers, dishwashers and refrigerators are manufactured to fit under a standard countertop. Therefore, they are not ADA compliant because they will not fit below a 34” countertop. Most major American appliance manufacturers are reluctant to retool for what they consider to be a very small segment of the market.
European countertops are 34” high. Under counter appliances are manufactured to fit below those countertops. These appliances would by their nature be ADA compliant. The introduction to the American market of European dishwashers and laundry was not intended to fill the void left by American manufactures. It certainly has turned out that way.
ADA APPLIANCES.COM
adaappliances.com is an offshoot of a well- established appliance company out of Texas. The Company was established in 1983 and serves primarily General Contractors involved in commercial construction. It was in this field that the Company was first exposed to ADA. Today the Company prides itself as the largest supplier of ADA appliances to new construction and is regularly called upon by Architects and General Contractors to assist in specifying ADA appliances for projects.
adaappliances.com has created a website to cater for the ever growing demand for ADA compliant appliances. It encompasses the largest selection of appliances all under one roof, and the selection is growing. Products are available for purchase on-line at competitive pricing. All products are fresh and carry full manufactures' warranty. There is never a charge for shipping.
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