Category: Handicap Washroom Doors

Cost of Installing Automatic Doors in Ontario

Automatic doors seem to be gaining popularity. They instantly give an attractive look to your residential or commercial property. Benefits of automatic doors Having automatic doors can help you avoid penalties for non-compliance with the “AODA.” It can also provide you with a better brand image, increase convenience for your customers and many other benefits. “How […]

Accessible Standards for Ontario Universal Washrooms

PLEASE NOTE that this document does not constitute legal advice and is meant only as a guide. Accessible Standards for Ontario universal washrooms should already exist in your organization. One of the current priorities of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the “AODA”) is to build an accessible Ontario by 2025. Some of the […]

How to Pick Automatic Doors for Your Building?

There is no denying the utility of automatic doors. Because automatic doors provide many benefits to a business, and are a great investment as we mentioned in another article named Benefits of Automatic Doors. Most importantly, ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (the “AODA”) has make installing automatic doors a requirement for business settings  in Ontario. But when […]

Choosing Automatic Doors for Retail Stores

There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing doors for your retail space, from sliding doors to swing doors and either automatic to manual. What you choose should depend on many factors, including the size, layout, and location of your store. Your security requirements are also a factor, as you want to […]

Universal Washroom Requirement in Ontario

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) aims to remove any boundaries or restrictions faced by those with a disability, with the goal to make Ontario accessible to all by the year 2025. In 2015, the AODA standards became law and by 2025, all organisations must comply with this set of new guidelines. Does […]

Ontario Universal Washrooms

This all depends on the size of the building you own or what your future plans are for the building you own or manage. New buildings must be built with these requirements in mind and the blueprints and design will reflect this. If you own or manage a building which are currently planning extensive renovations […]

Accessibility Standards

A Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is not legal advice. It is not a legal document. Its purpose is to provide information only about what is in the Act and where to look in the Act for information on specific topics. Note: The original document is no longer on the […]

Kinds of Automatic Doors

Introduction to automatic doors Humans have been developing ways to automatically open and close doors since Heron of Alexandria devised an underground mechanism for a temple entrance in 100BC. Two thousand years later, there are more reasons than ever to specify automatic doors. These include: Ease of access For many people who lack physical ability […]

Automatic Doors and Accessibility – 5 Things to Consider
Automatic Sliding Doors
Automatic Sliding Installation in toronto

When people consider accessibility, they probably think of wheelchair ramps and lifts. This is one important aspect when looking at accessibility about automatic doors, but there is so much more to consider to ensure you benefit from your automatic door solution. Disability Requirements Automatic doors allow access into and around buildings and help with compliance […]