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.