What ADA and accessibility considerations should I plan for in the office portion of a flex space building?
Plan for level entries, 48-in doors, 5-ft turning circles, ramps ≤1:12, lever hardware, ADA restrooms with 60-in stalls, and compliant parking and signage. Keep 36-in paths, reachable controls, visual alarms, and optional power-assist doors so every visitor and employee moves independently.
Flex-space steel building offices must meet the ADA Standards that apply to any commercial workplace. Provide an accessible route: one 60-in wide path from the van-accessible parking space to a level entrance. Door width of 48″ with 18-in latch-side clearance, 10-lb max opening force, and lever hardware. Inside, keep 36-in corridors and a 5-ft turning radius at copy areas, break rooms, and direction changes. Desks or reception counters should include a 30-in wide, 34-in high knee space.
Mount switches, thermostats, and keypads 15-48 in above the floor for reach range. Restrooms demand 60-in stalls, 56-in clear depth at water closets, grab bars, a 17-19 in seat height, and under-sink knee clearance. Add visual-audible fire alarms and tactile room signs for full coverage.
TruSteel’s red-iron bolt-up steel building kits make compliance simpler. County-specific stamped building and foundation plans verify clearances before fabrication, and the clear-span frames in our 80×120 or 100×200 flex spaces let you lay out ADA-sized corridors without columns in the way. IAS-accredited suppliers, 100 % steel packages, and our installer network keep your schedule tight while you lock in accessibility and a 30-year warranty.