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The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons
with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accomidations, commercial
facilities, and transportation.
4.15 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
4.15.2 Spout Height. Spouts shall be no higher than 36 in (915 mm), measured from the floor or ground
surfaces to the spout outlet.
4.15.3 Spout Location. The spouts of drinking fountains and water coolers shall be at the front of the unit
and shall direct the water flow in a trajectory that is parallel or nearly parallel to the front of the unit.
The spout shall provide a flow of water at least 4 in (100 mm) high so as to allow the insertion of a cup or
glass under the flow of water. On an accessible drinking fountain with a round or oval bowl, the spout must
be positioned so the flow of water is within 3 in (75 mm) of the front edge of the fountain.
4.15.4 Controls. Controls shall comply with 4.27.4. Unit controls shall be front mounted or side mounted near the front edge.
4.15.5 Clearances.
- (1) Wall- and post-mounted cantilevered units shall have a clear knee space between the bottom of
the apron and the floor or ground at least 27 in (685 mm) high, 30 in (760 mm) wide, and 17 in to
19 in (430 mm to 485 mm) deep. Such units shall also have a minimum clear
floor space 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm) to allow a person in a wheelchair to approach the
unit facing forward.
- EXCEPTION: These clearances shall not be required at units used primarily by children ages 12 and
younger where clear floor space for a parallel approach complying with 4.2.4 is provided and where the
spout is no higher than 30 in (760 mm), measured from the floor or ground surface to the spout outlet.
- (2) Free-standing or built-in units not having a clear space under them shall have a clear floor space
at least 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm) that allows a person in a wheelchair to make a parallel
approach to the unit. This clear floor space shall comply with 4.2.4.
4.2.4 Clear Floor or Ground Space for Wheelchairs.
4.2.4.1 Size and Approach. The minimum clear floor or ground space required to accommodate a single, stationary
wheelchair and occupant is 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm). The minimum clear floor or ground
space for wheelchairs may be positioned for forward or parallel approach to an object.
Clear floor or ground space for wheelchairs may be part of the knee space required under some objects
4.2.5 Forward Reach. If the clear floor space only allows forward approach to an object, the maximum high forward
reach allowed shall be 48 in (1220 mm). The minimum low forward reach is 15 in (380 mm).
4.2.6 Side Reach. If the clear floor space allows parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum high
side reach allowed shall be 54 in (1370 mm) and the low side reach shall be no less than 9 in (230 mm) above the
floor.
4.32.2 Seating. If seating spaces for people in wheelchairs are provided at fixed tables or counters, clear floor
space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided. Such clear floor space shall not overlap knee space by more
than 19 in (485 mm)
4.32.3 Knee Clearances. If seating for people in wheelchairs is provided at tables or counters, knee spaces at
least 27 in (685 mm) high, 30 in (760 mm) wide, and 19 in (485 mm) deep shall be provided.
4.32.4 Height of Tables or Counters. The tops of accessible tables and counters shall be from 28 in to 34 in
(710 mm to 865 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
General. Benches required to be accessible by 4.1 shall comply with 4.37.
4.37.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. Clear floor or ground space complying with 4.2.4 shall be provided and shall
be positioned for parallel approach to a short end of a bench seat.
- EXCEPTION: Clear floor or ground space required by 4.37.2 shall be permitted to be obstructed by readily removable
seats in saunas and steam rooms.
4.37.3 Size. Benches shall be fixed and shall have seats that are 20 inches (510 mm) minimum to 24 inches (610 mm)
maximum in depth and 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum in length.
4.37.4 Back Support. Benches shall have back support that is 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum in length and that extends
from a point 2 inches (51 mm) maximum above the seat to a point 18 inches (455 mm) minimum above the seat.
4.37.5 Seat Height. Bench seats shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum to 19 inches (485 mm) maximum above the floor or
ground.
4.37.6 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used when a vertical or horizontal
force of 250 lbs. (1112 N) is applied at any point on the seat, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure.
ASTM 615 Standard specification for
Deformed and Plain Carbon Steel. This
specification covers deformed and plain carbon
steel bars for concrete reinforcement in cut
lengths and coils.
Specification for Portland Cement, specifically
Portland Cement Type 1, for use when the
special properties specified for any other type
are not required, and Portland Cement Type III,
for use when high early strength's desired.
This practice provides standardized requirements for
making, curing, protecting, and transporting concrete test specimens under field conditions.
ASTM F1561-96 Class B
Performance Standard for Monobloc Plastic Chairs for Commercial Outdoor Use
Chair must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chair must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds while tilted back 4 1/2 inches on its rear legs.
Chair must be able to sustain a weight of 150 pounds dropped on its seat 10 times from a height of eight inches.
ASTM F 1858 Class B
Performance Standard for Multiposition Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
Chair seat must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chair back must be able to hold a weight of 150 pounds suspended from it for 60 minutes.
Chair seat must be able to sustain a 150 pound weight dropped 10 times from a height of 6”.
Chair armrests must be able to sustain a weight of 250 pounds suspended from their front edges for 60 seconds
ASTM F 1838 Class B
Performance Standard for Monobloc Plastic Child Chairs for Commercial Outdoor Use
Chair seat must be able to hold a static load of 150 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chair back must be able to hold a static load of 150 pounds while tilted back 3 inches on its rear legs .
Chair must be able to sustain a weight of 60 pounds dropped on its seat 10 times from a height of eight inches.
ASTM F 1988-99 Class B
Performance Standard for Plastic Chaise Lounges for Commercial Outdoor Use
Chaise seat must be able to hold a static load of 400 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chaise back, while in the furthest reclining position, must be able to hold a static load of 150 pounds for 60 minutes.
Chaise leg rest must be able to sustain a weight of 400 pounds for 30 minutes.
Chaise seat must be able to sustain a 150 pound weight dropped 10 times from a height of 8”.
Chaise leg rest must be able to sustain a 150 pound weight dropped 10 times from a height of 8”.
Chaise armrests must be able to support a 250 pound weight resting on the center point of the arms.
Standard Specification for
Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
Standard Specification for
Zinc (Hot-Dipped Galvanized) Coating on Iron and Steel Products.
Standard Specification for
Seamless and Welded Stainless Steel Pipe.
California State Fire Marshal listing is obtained
for various types of containers once tested
(by independent testing laboratories) against
specific criteria. Following our receipt of the UL
and/or FM approval for those Items, the results
were submitted/accepted by California. The
State of California is generally regarded to
have the most stringent fire codes of all the
United States.
Decorative Waste produds that are UL Listed,
FM Approved Fire-Safe/Self-Extinguishing and
UL Classified are listed by the Callforma State
Fire Marshal pursuant to section 13144.1 of
the California Health and Safety Code. See
CSFM Listing No. 4480-1025:100
The CE marking (an acronym for the
French "Conformite Europeenne") certifies
that a product has met EU health, safety,
and environmental requirements, which
ensure consumer safety. Manufacturers
in the European Union (EU) and abroad
must meet CE marking requirements
where applicable in order to market their
products in Europe.
Factory Mutual is an independent testing
agency whose approvals are based on
Standard 6921 Combustible Waste Containers.
Standard 6921 is performance criteria for
containers with covers (lIds) and their ability
to withstand internal fires, maintain a certain
range of stability, if dumped, and stay intact
over a wide temperature range. Standard
6920 is performance criteria for Oily Waste
Containers.
LEED®
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and
accelerates global adoption of sustainable green
building and development practices through the creation
and implementation of universally understood and
accepted tools and performance criteria.
Our Steel and Aluminum products comply with
the National Fire Protection Association, Life
Safety Code #101, seaion #31, which states
wastebaskets and other waste containers shall
be noncombustible.
NSF/ANSI Standard 2: Food Service Equipment
Equipment commonly known as 'fabricated food equipment': kitchen, bakery, pantry and cafeteria units, and other food handling
and processing equipment including tables and components, counters, shelves, sinks, hoods, etc.
NSF/ANSI Standard 4: Commercial Cooking, Rethermalization and Powered Hot Food Holding, and Transport Equipment
Ranges, ovens, deep fat fryers, fat filters, griddles, broilers, steam and pressure cookers, steam jacketed kettles, toasters,
rotisseries, hot beverage makers and component water heating equipment, proof boxes or cabinets, hot food holding and transport
cabinets, rethermalization units, etc.
NSF/ANSI Standard 7: Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers
Reach-in, undercounter and walk-in storage refrigerators and freezers, rapid pull down refrigerators, refrigerated buffet units,
and refrigerated food preparation units used in the food service industry.
Decorative Waste products comply
with Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) Standard for
Occupational Safety and Health Part
1910.141 Sanitation.
Defenders Step Cans and Medi-Cans
comply with OSHA Standard for Bloodborne
Pathogens, Final Rule 29CFS, Part
19101030.
All UL Listed/ FM Approved Fire-Safe/ Self-Extinguishing steel receptacles comply with the following Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 Nursing Home Reform Legislation Regulations:
Quality of Life-483.15(h)(1) Environment. Dietary Service-483.35(h)(3) Disposal of Garbage and Refuse. Infection Control Program (c) Storage of Linen. Physical Environment-483.70(a) Life Safety From Fire (g)(2) Smoking Areas
Underwriters Laboratory. The UL Classified
baskels (2540, 2541, 2542, 2543, 2544)
meet the criteria for UL Standard 242 which
is a standard of performance for open top,
non-metallic wastepaper containers. UL
classified baskets are generally found in use in
patient care rooms (hospitals/nursing homes).
Decorative Receptacle products that are UL
Classified have been tested and approved only
to burning paper containment and resistance
to temperature rise of surrounding surfaces.
Decorative Receptacle products that are UL Listed
/ FM Approved / Fire-Safe / Self-Extinguishing have
been tested and approved for the fire-safe
containment of dry flammable paper wasteproducts
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