The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that employers provide accessible workplaces for all employees. These workplaces may therefore require emergency eye wash and shower equipment that is specially constructed to provide access to handicapped persons.

Barrier-free emergency equipment must comply with the provisions of ANSI 117.1-1992 (“Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”).

These provisions include dimensions for minimum knee clearance, maximum height and reach, and minimum distance from obstructions.

Guardian offers an array of eye wash and shower units designed for barrier-free applications. These units meet the provisions of ANSI Z358.1-2004 for emergency equipment and the provisions of ANSI A117.1-1992 for accessibility. The additional ­provisions of ANSI A117.1-1992 for accessibility are shown below. Please refer to these standards for a complete description of these provisions.