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Is the Docking Drawer Blade Outlet ADA compliant?
Did you know Docking Drawer in-drawer outlets are designed to be ADA Compliant? We frequently receive this question, particularly from developers and builders working on apartments, condominiums, multi-family housing, and both residential and commercial real estate projects. When installed according to guidelines, Docking Drawer outlets fully satisfy the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, which promote accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
From the start, our goal was to create outlets that are safe, easy to install, and user-friendly for everyone—ADA Compliance is a key part of that mission. But what does the ADA Code actually require when it comes to in-drawer electrical outlets?
Keep in mind: The National Electrical Code (NEC) allows outlets to be installed inside cabinets, provided they are positioned no more than 12 inches beneath the countertop to maintain ADA Compliance.
When placing outlets above or below countertops, you must install 125-volt, 15- or 20-amp receptacles along the wall behind any countertop at least two feet wide. These outlets should be arranged so no spot on the countertop is more than two feet from a power source.
Docking Drawer products adhere to all NEC and ADA standards, and we recommend that builders, contractors, developers, and anyone using our outlets also follow ADA guidelines to ensure every outlet remains accessible for people with disabilities.