{"id":3722,"date":"2022-09-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/?p=3722"},"modified":"2025-02-09T06:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T12:07:27","slug":"ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips","title":{"rendered":"ADA Compliant Refrigerators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ADA compliant refrigerators<\/strong> are designed to comply with the <strong>Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design<\/strong>. The act states that all electronics must be accessible to disabled individuals. Revised and released by the Department of Justice in 2010, these standards have shaped many different industrial product types. Refrigeration producers are among those who need to adhere to ADA requirements. ADA-compliant refrigerators are constructed in line with the guidelines and meet its demands of it in terms of height, width, placement, and ergonomic designs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#History_of_ADA_and_Overreaching_Implications_of_ADA_Compliant_Refrigerators\" >History of ADA and Overreaching Implications of ADA Compliant Refrigerators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#What_are_ADA-Compliant_Refrigerators\" >What are ADA-Compliant Refrigerators?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#Guidelines_for_ADA_Compliant_Refrigerators\" >Guidelines for ADA Compliant Refrigerators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#FAQ_for_ADA-Compliant_Refrigerators\" >FAQ for ADA-Compliant Refrigerators<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#What_does_it_mean_to_meet_ADA_compliance_standards\" >What does it mean to meet ADA compliance standards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#Are_all_refrigerators_ADA_compliant\" >Are all refrigerators ADA compliant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_appliance_is_ADA-compliant\" >How do I know if my appliance is ADA-compliant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#What_is_ADA_height_for_a_refrigerator\" >What is ADA height for a refrigerator?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#What_makes_an_undercounter_refrigerator_ADA-compliant\" >What makes an undercounter refrigerator ADA-compliant?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/ada-compliant-refrigerators-tips\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_ADA_and_Overreaching_Implications_of_ADA_Compliant_Refrigerators\"><\/span>History of ADA and Overreaching Implications of ADA Compliant Refrigerators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the subject here is ADA-compliant refrigerators, ADA is a far-reaching act that ensures inclusivity in many different areas of life. While the official signing took place in 1990, the struggle for inclusivity and the fight against systemically ableist structures date back further. Disability rights movements bore results in 1988 and presented ADA to congress, and within two years, the act was signed. Since then, ADA has become a shaping force in industrial production and day-to-day life to enable individuals with disabilities to live and move freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guidelines are updated and refined with the passing years, but the sentiment remains the same as stated in the original text itself:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To ensure that the Federal Government plays a central role in enforcing the standards established in this chapter on behalf of individuals with disabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, ADA-compliant refrigerators as a concept have further implications than the machine itself. While it is a small aspect of the big picture, awareness regarding the subject can alter the world for the better.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_ADA-Compliant_Refrigerators\"><\/span>What are ADA-Compliant Refrigerators?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa.jpeg\" alt=\"ADA compliant refrigerators-True TUC-27F-ADA-HC~SPEC3 27&quot;ADA Compliant Solid Door Undercounter Freezer- Chef's Deal\" class=\"wp-image-3724\" style=\"width:211px;height:211px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-310x310.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-205x205.jpeg 205w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-510x510.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-60x60.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaa-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ADA Compliant Refrigerators<\/strong> are specific pieces of equipment that adhere to ADA standards. Kitchen appliances, including commercial kitchen environments, must be easily available to disabled individuals. Brands are obliged to produce machinery that meets the testing standards and establish inclusivity in line with the regulations and law. Whether it is for your home or your workspace, you can find such refrigerators. Businesses of certain sizes are legally expected to have equipment that can accommodate individuals with different ability sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_ADA_Compliant_Refrigerators\"><\/span>Guidelines for ADA Compliant Refrigerators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa.jpeg\" alt=\"ADA compliant refrigerators-Summit SPR196OSADA 19&quot; One Section Outdoor All-Refrigerator, ADA Compliant- Chef's Deal\" class=\"wp-image-3725\" style=\"width:299px;height:299px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-310x310.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-205x205.jpeg 205w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-510x510.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-60x60.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aaaaaaaaaaa-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several principles producers need to abide by to create <strong>ADA compliant refrigerators<\/strong>. Check to make sure your products live up to the standards. There are two main aspects; the structure of the fridge and the placement and design of the control panels. While there can be nuances for specific equipment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/regs2010\/2010ADAStandards\/2010ADAstandards.htm\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/regs2010\/2010ADAStandards\/2010ADAstandards.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ADA compliant refrigerators are generally expected to carry the following features.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The entire fresh food area needs to be below 54 inches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Half of the freezer area needs to be no higher than 54 inches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The force required to activate the machinery cannot be higher than 5 lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For panels or operable parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Controls must also be operable with a force of 5 lbs or less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The placement of the panel should be suited to parallel approaching with a wheelchair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Controls should not be placed higher than 48 inches or lower than 15 inches to allow easy access to individuals in wheelchairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The controls should be usable with one hand and should not require complicated wrist movement, twisting, grasping, and likewise.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rules are valid for many products, such as top freezers, bottom freezers, side-by-side refrigerators, and various kinds of refrigeration products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_for_ADA-Compliant_Refrigerators\"><\/span>FAQ for ADA-Compliant Refrigerators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661612083836\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_to_meet_ADA_compliance_standards\"><\/span>What does it mean to meet ADA compliance standards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>ADA compliance standards are as varied as the appliances in our lives. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/regs2010\/2010ADAStandards\/2010ADAstandards.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Based on the guidelines of the act, each type of product has requirements to meet. <\/a>Once they do so, they are considered in line with the disability act, which means they are inclusive and carefully designed for individuals of different ability sets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661612093452\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_refrigerators_ADA_compliant\"><\/span>Are all refrigerators ADA compliant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, not all refrigerators are ADA-compliant. ADA compliance is required of many businesses, and thus, it is very common. However, refrigerators for home use or very small businesses are not expected to be ADA-compliant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/reach-in-refrigeration-buying-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">So, it is possible to acquire such refrigerators too.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661612120877\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_appliance_is_ADA-compliant\"><\/span>How do I know if my appliance is ADA-compliant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>ADA compliance is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/reachingout\/codecert.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">certified by the Department of Justice<\/a>. After a written request by the manufacturer, the certification process is set in motion to determine whether the products meet or exceed the requirements. Once the product is granted certification, you can rely on that authority to know it is ADA-compliant.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661612133106\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ADA_height_for_a_refrigerator\"><\/span>What is ADA height for a refrigerator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>ADA does not set a height limitation for the refrigerator itself, but it requires you to have the entirety of fresh food space and half of the freezer space below 54 inches.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1661612147586\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_an_undercounter_refrigerator_ADA-compliant\"><\/span>What makes an undercounter refrigerator ADA-compliant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Undercounter models need to comply with the requirements set for counters. Counters are allowed to be as high as 36 inches off the ground. This brings the undercounter height limitations down to 34 inches at most.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ADA-compliant refrigerators <\/strong>are meant to eliminate discrimination in workspaces and make kitchens as accommodating as possible. With ADA-compliant refrigerators and other forms of products, you can transform your house or commercial kitchen to adhere to the rules set by the disability act and create an environment where everyone is welcome.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADA compliant refrigerators are designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. The act states that all electronics must be accessible to disabled individuals. Revised and released by the Department of Justice in 2010, these standards have shaped many different industrial product types. Refrigeration producers are among those who need to adhere to ADA requirements. ADA-compliant refrigerators are constructed in line with the guidelines and meet its demands of it in terms of height, width, placement, and ergonomic designs.&nbsp; History of ADA and Overreaching Implications of ADA Compliant Refrigerators While the subject here is ADA-compliant refrigerators, ADA is a far-reaching act that ensures inclusivity in many different areas of life. While the official signing took place in 1990, the struggle for inclusivity and the fight against systemically ableist structures date back further. Disability rights movements bore results in 1988 and presented ADA to congress, and within two years, the act was signed. Since then, ADA has become a shaping force in industrial production and day-to-day life to enable individuals with disabilities to live and move freely. 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