ADA Compliant Locker Locks Defined

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into legislation by President George H.W. Bush in 1900, is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in mainstream American life. These basic rights include employment opportunities, the ability to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services. Simply put, the ADA is “equal opportunity” law for people with disabilities.

In 2010, the United States Department of Justice revised regulations of the ADA including adopting accessibility standards called the “2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.” This new Standard requires 5% of school lockers meet ADA Specifications. In addition, all operable parts (the locks in use) must mee the following requirements:

• Shall be operable with one hand
• Shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate
• Shall have a force required to activate of 5 lbf (22.2N) maximum

At the Lock Source, we stock every type of ADA lock to assure that students are able to use and operate their locker and that your school stays in compliance with the ADA Laws.

The Master Lock No. 1600 ADA and No. 1700 ADA Series Built-In Locks achieve these ADA Requirements through the use of a specially designed keyhead and the simple operation of the lock. The large flat key head makes the key easy to grip for those with extreme joint pain. For those with clenched fist dexterity, the flat keyhead fits securely between their fingers. The operation of the lock can be achieved by a simple bumping action to the ADA Key to both open and close the lock without the need of tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist.

As one of the only ADA-Compliant Locker Locks on the market, most schools today currently use the Master Lock ADA Padlocks with resounding effects. Contact The Lock Source today to make sure your students have the accessible locks they need and to make sure your school is in compliance with ADA Lock laws.

ADA Locker Locks

We consider ourselves experts in the field of locks and door hardware. But … if there is one area where we really like to show off our expertise, it would be our Locker Lock section. The Lock Source has the world’s largest selection of the Locker Locks and ADA-Compliant Locker Padlocks.

Master Lock No. 1600 Series ADA Locks

Built-In Combination Locks with Student Key & Master Key. The Master Lock No. 1600 Series ADA Locks feature three ways to open the technology lock:

• Student Key for ADA Users (opens 1 lock)
• Master Key for Supervisors (opens all ADA locks in your system)
• Combinationcombo locks in facility system (5 combinations built in for reuse year after year)

Master Lock “Three-Ways-To-Open Technology Locks”

• 1636MKADA: For Multi-Point Latch & Lift Handle Lockers
• 1656MKADA: For Single Point Horizontal Latch Lockers, Springbolt Operation
• 1676MKADA: For Single Point or Multi-Point Horizontal Latch Lockers, Deadbolt Operation
• 1695MKADA: For Single Point Wrap-Around Lockers

Master Lock No. 1700 Series ADA Locks

The Master Lock 1700 Series features Built-In Key Only Locks. These ADA Padlocks are a simple and economical solution for lockers for those with special needs. Each lock will include 2 keys, one with a large ADA Key Head (Master Keys must be ordered separately):

• 170MKADA: For Single Point or Multi-Point Latch Lockers, Deadbolt Operation
• 1714MKADA: For Single Point Latch Lockers, Springbolt Horizontal Operation
• 1790MKADA: For Single Point Wrap Around Latch Lockers
• 1710-43959: ADA Keyhead Converts Standard User Keys to Meet ADA Requirements

While the Master Lock ADA Locks (Built-In 1600 Series & 1700 ADA Series) meet US Justice Department Locker Lock Standard Requirements, other ADA-Inspired Locks address special needs beyond those outlined in the Accessible Design act. ADA Inspired locks are Portable Padlocks designed to be easy to use and assist those with physical or cognitive challenges operate a lock independently. All ADA Inspire Locks fit most standard lockers.

• 1525EZRC Simple Combos: Specially selected combinations that use only numbers printed on the dial (no sub-increments) so users can more easily recall and dial their combination.
  • Supervisory Key Override matches existing Master Lock Portable Locks Systems (i.e., 1525, 1585) and Control Key can be Matched to Many Existing Pre-Keyed Combination Lock Systems.
  • Colored Dials – Black, Green, Purple, Red, Blue, Orange, Grey or Gold.
  • Customize Your Locks! Laser Engraving, Custom Printing of Text and Logos Available.
• 2650 PushKey: Easy-to-Open and Simple-to-Use! Simply insert the ADA Key and pull down on the flared, easy-to-grip body to open the lock. There is No Key Turning Required!
  • Includes four keys, two with large key head covers for ease of gripping.