Grab bars
Side and rear bars at toilets, and bars in accessible showers.
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ADA restroom and accessibility upgrades for businesses
Quick answer
HandyMangum Facility Solutions offers small accessibility installs for businesses, installed to ADA guidelines: restroom accessories moved or mounted at accessible heights, grab bars, tactile restroom and room signs, lever door hardware and closer adjustments. We install to your plan or your consultant's report; we do not certify or inspect buildings for compliance.
What these upgrades involve
Under the ADA, existing businesses are expected to remove barriers where it is "readily achievable", meaning easy to do without much difficulty or expense. Many of those fixes are small installs: a grab bar, a lower mirror, a soap dispenser in reach, a sign with raised letters and Braille, a lever instead of a knob, a door closer that does not take a shove to open.
Bigger changes, such as resizing a restroom, moving a toilet or adding a ramp, usually need a design professional, a permit and licensed trades. We focus on the installs and tell you when something is beyond them.
Who it is for
- Offices, clinics and therapy practices
- Retail stores and restaurants
- Churches and community spaces
- Property managers responding to a tenant or accessibility report
- HOA clubhouses and pool restrooms
- Businesses preparing for an inspection or a new tenant
How it runs
Send the list or report
An accessibility consultant's report, a tenant request or your own list.
Site visit
We measure walls, blocking, clearances and door hardware.
Install
Items installed to ADA guidelines for height, clearance and strength.
Document
Photos and measurements for your file.
What we install
Restroom accessories
Mirrors, paper towel and soap dispensers, toilet paper holders, coat hooks and baby-changing stations at accessible heights.
Tactile signs
Raised-letter and Braille signs mounted on the latch side of the door.
Sign installationLever hardware
Lever handles and push/pull hardware in place of knobs.
Door hardwareDoor closer adjustment
Closers adjusted so doors close at a safe speed and are easier to open.
Pipe insulation under lavatories
Covers on exposed pipes under sinks to protect knees from hot or sharp surfaces.
Good to know
- ADA guidelines: grab bars 33 to 36 inches above the floor; bottom of the mirror's reflecting surface no higher than 40 inches above the floor; dispensers and controls within reach (generally 15 to 48 inches); tactile signs 48 to 60 inches to the baseline of the text, beside the latch.
- Interior door opening force of no more than 5 pounds is a common guideline; closers often need adjustment to meet it.
- Florida has its own accessibility building code based on the same standards. Your architect or consultant can tell you which applies to your project.
- Items are installed to ADA guidelines; we do not issue compliance reports or certifications.
ADA Restroom & Accessibility Upgrades FAQs
What are the ADA bathroom requirements for a small business?
It depends on when the building was built or altered and what work you are doing. Common items include grab bars at 33 to 36 inches, a toilet seat at 17 to 19 inches, accessories and the mirror within reach, clear floor space, lever hardware and tactile signage. An architect or accessibility consultant can tell you what applies; we install the items to ADA guidelines.
Does the ADA apply to small businesses?
Yes. Businesses open to the public are covered regardless of size. Existing businesses are expected to remove barriers where it is readily achievable.
How high should restroom signs be mounted?
Following ADA guidelines, tactile signs go on the wall beside the latch side of the door, with the baseline of the raised text 48 to 60 inches above the floor.
Can you install grab bars in a commercial restroom?
Yes. Side and rear grab bars are installed into framing or rated anchors, to ADA guidelines for height, clearance and strength.
Can you make my restroom meet ADA requirements?
We cannot certify or sign off on accessibility. We install items to ADA guidelines and your consultant's or architect's plan, and document the work with photos and measurements.
How do I get a quote?
Call or text (407) 699-1123, email services@handymangum.com, or use the online request. Send the address, the issue, photos and any access notes; we confirm the scope and send a written quote or schedule the visit.
Need accessibility items installed?
Call or text (407) 699-1123, email services@handymangum.com, or send the online request. Commercial estimates are free.