ADA-Compliant Occupancy Indicator Locks for Hospital systems

ADA Door Locks and Handles – Design Standards

ADA design standards require that “all locks and handles attached to doors must be operable with one hand and not require any extreme grasping or twisting.” One-touch operation is a must-have feature when choosing door locks for medical offices and hospitals. Occupancy indicators are an added feature that provide an enhanced experience.

Vizilok’s convenient all-in-one design means you get the combined function of a ADA-compliant door handle, lock, and occupancy indicator in a single piece of hardware. Vizilok automatically displays “IN USE” or “VACANT” when locked or unlocked.

Featured Blog - “Simplifying ADA Door locks for Hospital Systems – 5 Ways to Ensure Compliance, Privacy, and Security” 

Larger hospital systems get a lot more scrutiny than small medical offices and are subject to frequent compliance audits and inspections. It is important that your door locks meet basic ADA compliance standards, but what other factors should be considered?

Cylindrical Lock with Privacy Indicator vs. Mortise Lock with Privacy Indicator 

You can save money by choosing Vizilok cylindrical locks instead of mortise locks or separate deadbolt locks. No one wants to deal with the expensive and time-consuming project of drilling holes and converting doors to accommodate mortise locks or deadbolts. Vizilok offers a simple replacement that only takes minutes to install.

• ✓ Install in minutes 
• ✓ Save money
• ✓ Avoid headaches