Creating accessible public spaces for all individuals, including those with disabilities, is more than just a legal requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); it’s a reflection of a company’s commitment to customer service and social responsibility.
Lavi Industries’ new ADA-compliant double-swag velvet rope stanchions blend accessibility with aesthetic appeal. These elegant stanchions create welcoming, compliant public spaces—with style.
Turn ADA Compliance Into Your Advantage
What difference can ADA compliance make? By prioritizing ADA-compliant stanchions, businesses enhance the overall patron experience, reduce legal risks, and build a reputation as inclusive and forward-thinking. Accessibility boosts business by creating environments where everyone feels welcome, attracting a broader customer base and fostering loyalty.
ADA Guidelines for Stanchions
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design provides the following guidance to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
- Cane Detectable Stanchions: Objects within the pathway should be detectable by cane (at or below 27 inches from the floor) to help individuals with visual impairments navigate safely.
- Protruding Objects: Freestanding objects mounted on posts, such as Post-Top Stanchion Signs, shall not overhang more than 12 inches either direction when located between 27 - 80 inches from the floor.
- Accessible Routes: Walking surfaces must have a minimum width of 36 inches. Where a column or post encroaches into the lane, a 32-inch minimum width is acceptable for a 2-foot space. Additional guidelines apply to the creation of accessible turns and passing spaces, which you can read about in our ADA Accessibility Quick Guide.
Public-facing businesses and facilities must design and maintain environments that comply with these guidelines—and Lavi’s double-swag velvet rope ADA stanchions make it easy.
What is Lavi’s ADA-Compliant Velvet Rope Stanchion?
Lavi Industries’ line of ADA-compliant double-swag velvet rope stanchions are almost identical to the traditional post and rope product, except that they feature a second rope connection at 22”, making it cane-detectable.
Beyond accessibility, Lavi’s ADA-compliant post and rope barriers are fully customizable:
- Choose from a range of luxurious rope colors and materials, and stanchion finials, bases, and finishes.
- Add ADA-approved signage to enhance wayfinding, communication, and advertising.
Why Choose ADA-Compliant Velvet Rope Stanchions?
While government and transportation facilities have long used ADA-compliant retractable belt stanchions, double-swag velvet rope stanchions offer distinct benefits:
- Design Flexibility: Available in various colors and styles, swag ropes complement any decor and branding theme for a cohesive customer experience.
- Sensitivity: Soft-to-the-touch (yet durable) velvet ropes create an inviting ambiance while being a customer-friendly barrier – especially accommodating for those with visual impairments, tactile sensitivity, or using a cane or wheelchair.
- Noise Considerations: Velvet ropes are noiseless, making them ideal for settings where quiet is a priority, such as galleries, museums, and libraries.
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By marrying elegance with functionality, double rope stanchions meet ADA requirements with style. Across theaters, airports, cruise ships and more, Lavi sets industry standards for inclusive and attractive ADA-compliant crowd control.
Contact Lavi for expert guidance on ADA-compliant queue management solutions, designs and installation that optimize business efficiency and enhance customer experiences.
