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

Barrier-free emergency equipment must comply with the provisions of ANSI 117.1-1998 (“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 eyewash and shower units designed for barrier-free applications. These units meet the provisions of ANSI Z358.1-2014 for emergency equipment and the provisions of ANSI A117.1-1998 for accessibility. The provisions of ANSI Z358.1-2014 are summarized here. The additional provisions of ANSI A117.1-1998 for accessibility are shown here. Please refer to these standards for a complete description of these provisions.