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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
D Handles For Cupboards/Drawers
ILC Reference NO 81:56:004
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
A range of D handles is available from hardware and architectural
hardware suppliers. Handles are manufactured in a choice of materials and finishes including polished metal (brass or chrome), coloured plastic, and timber. D handles or similar are easier to grip than knobs or recesses on storage cupboards and drawers.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $2.00
Price Date: 15/08/2008
Large range available
Prices start from around $2
Lincoln group code - 1535582 $0.90 as at 8/2008
More Details
. AS4299-1995 Adaptable Housing recommends that D handles should be fitted within 150 mm of the top of base kitchen cabinets and within 150 mm of the bottom edge of wall cabinets.
. 45mm - 50 mm clearance between the surface and the handle is suggested and the handle should be long enough to fit four fingers for ease of grip.
. The handle colour should be in contrast to the surface on which it is
mounted.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Australian Standard(s).
For public buildings and any facility which must comply with AS1428.1:
AS 1428.1 - Design for Access and mobility, Part1: New building work" is the relevant standard which includes specifications on door controls in Section 11.
"The door handle and related hardware shall be of the type that allows the door to be opened with one hand.
Note:
1 Lever handles are preferred because doorknobs do not provide an adequate grip for people with hand impairment.
2 The handle should be such that the hand of a person who cannot grip will not slip from the handle during the operation of the latch.
3 Knobs on bolts and snibs should be designed so that they provide an easy grip for the hand.
4 In certain situations, compliance with this item may necessitate the use of sliding or power-assisted doors.
Where lever handles are provided the clearance between the handles and the back plate or door face at the centre of the handle shall be not less than 35mm and not more than 45mm. "(AS1428.1-2001)
Place Of Manufacture
Australia
Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
HETTICH AUSTRALIA (IMPORTER),
SMITHFIELD, NSW
IR ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE (INGERSOLL-RAND),
NORTH RYDE, NSW
NOVER & CO PTY LTD,
EASTERN CREEK, NSW
STYLE FINISH,
CAMMERAY, NSW
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