Nfpa 72 the national fire alarm and signalling code requires the operating switch of manual pull stations to be located between 42 and 48 inches from the floor.
Fire alarm pull station height ada.
In a forward reach the wheelchair user approaches the object head on.
The ada does not require a fire alarm system.
In addition the pull lever.
The pull lever must be operable with one hand.
The force to activate the pull lever cannot be greater than five pounds.
Through a forward reach or a side reach.
The manual station relocator is designed to lower the height of a fire alarm pull station to meet ada requirements.
Nfpa 101 life safety code nfpa 5000 building construction and safety code or local building codes will mandate where a fire alarm system is.
Most existing pull stations are mounted 60 inches 1524 mm or higher above the floor.
The ada provides two ways to make operable parts accessible to wheelchair users.
Ada fire extinguisher heights and fire alarm pull station placement must allow wheelchair users access and ease of operation.
To the best of my knowledge ada says to follow nfpa 72 standards.
Fire alarm pulls must meet the following requirements for operable parts.
The pull lever cannot require tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist.