Within the Leaderflush Shapland range of
architectural hardware there is a range of lever
handles that comply with BS 8300 and AD M which is
denoted by an accessibility icon. Click here for
legend. Any product showing this icon adheres to the
guidelines which are summarised as follows:
Levers are the preferred handle style as opposed
to knobs as they are easier for the user to grip and
do not require a twist of the wrist.
A minimum distance of 45mm is required between
the back of the lever and the front of the door.
To prevent clothes snagging levers should return
to door.
The door furniture and face should contrast
visually.
The stated diameter of the furniture is 19mm,
however there is general acceptance that a thicker
section, for example 22mm, is preferred.
Nylon door furniture is favourable due to its
warmth to touch.
With the use of self-closing doors or with heavy
handed use we would advise the use of bolt through
fixings and secured spindles.
From the finished floor level the maximum fixed
height should be 1100mm.
