The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, requires that all public establishments have doors that swing open for customers and employees with physical challenges. As long as the door opens away from the person who is trying to enter or exit, the door is an acceptable option. What you may not know is that you have three separate options for ADA swing door compliance. The Pressure Mat In this type of swing door, the weight of a person and a wheelchair or walker on the rubber mats in front of the doors causes the door to swing open. [Read More]