Hafele offers guidance on handle specification
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Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team
Mar 10, 2010
Hafele answers questions regarding the limited choice of levers that comply with BS8300 recommendations, as part of its CPD seminar on Architectural Ironmongery.
Hafele says that most people assume that a standard return to door lever must be used to comply with the standard but that this was never the case.
The standard return to door lever from Hafele enables compliance with BS8300:2009 for accessibility
The latest version of BS8300:2009 now has much clearer guidance on lever specification and shows four examples of handle type that will meet this criteria.
They key design indicators are: Hand grip zone of at least 95mm which applies to all types of lever handle; Hand grip zone at least 45mm from face of door; Lever diameter at least 19mm; and lock/latch backset at least 54mm from door edge.
A wide range of door levers can be used which allow the architect to meet the requirements of BS8300, while still using attractive designs of door furniture.
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