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vlad7777
Nov 20, 2008, 05:12 PM
Is there a an American Standard for Entrance Door Handle Height?
I am looking for a Minimum and Maximum Standard that manufacturers or builders must follow.
I have seen many different variations (33", 36". 38", etc.) - but is there a Standard?
Thanks in advance
Home repair
Nov 20, 2008, 06:56 PM
36" if this is centered in the stile that is in the center of the door
Other wise center it
Good luck Roger
vlad7777
Nov 20, 2008, 08:21 PM
Roger, thanks for the answer.
Can you provide a reference to a Standard?
I ordered an 8' high door and it came with the door handle bore 31' from the floor.
I do not like th eway it looks, but I was told by the manufacturer that it is their standard regardless of the door height.
I looked at all doors that I could measure (at work and neighbours) and all handle bores are at 36 to 38" from the bottom.
But I am looking for a standard or a building code regulation in order to argue with the manufacturer.
Regards,
Vladimir
KBC
Nov 20, 2008, 08:36 PM
An 8' door?
That is quite a mistake for the MFGR. To make,boring the handle at 31",it looks like they don't want to replace a door of this caliber.
Typical doors are 80"(with frame) I have installed 83" doors,but nothing like what you describe,Was it a special order?
I would ask a door company or local lumber yard their advice on the handle heights,maybe what they think about the company you bought this door from,and who they would contact for a complaint against the MFGR.