There are always some good humanization designs that remind us of the existent warmth of the human world. ADA sinks are undoubtedly among them. Some people may be unfamiliar with this kind of sinks. Now let’s get started to learn more about ADA sinks.
What is ADA sink?
ADA refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which aims to prohibit discrimination on the disabled. ADA sinks are sinks which are specially designed based on the act so as to help people with limited mobility to use a sink. ADA sinks are commonly seen in places such as schools, shopping malls, restaurants, and so on. They can also be used in private residences.
What are the requirements for ADA sinks?
Height
The ADA sinks, whether for bathrooms or kitchens, should be no higher than 34 inches off the floor.
Depth
The ADA sinks should be shallower so as to allow space for knee clearance underneath.
Clearance space
Clearance space is needed to enable the wheelchair to move freely. The knee clearance under the sink should be at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep.
Faucet
There are also guidelines for the height of the faucet. The faucet should not be mounted over 48 inches above the floor if the sink space has a depth of 20 inches or less, no more than 44 inches if 20-25 inches. Besides, the faucet should be easy to turn on, hands-free faucets are better than traditional faucets.
Available in various materials and designs
ADA sinks come in a wide range of materials. Ceramic sinks, stainless steel sinks, enameled steel sinks, enameled cast iron sinks, marble sinks, copper sinks and other kinds are available to the ADA design.
ADA sinks also come in various designs. They can be single-bowl or double-bowl. They can be oval or rectangular. And they are available in a variety of colors.
Having been manufacturing and supplying sinks for years, Symbol has developed a series of ADA stainless steel sinks. All these stainless steel sinks are made of premium SUS 304 stainless steel and our sinks are certified with CUPC. They can be found on our product pages.
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