WASHFOUNTAINS EVOLVE TO ADA REGULATIONS | 1997 + 2003
The Americans with Disabilities Act—introduced to Congress in 1988 and
signed on July 26, 1990—set in motion regulations to make spaces more
accessible to users with disabilities. In response, Bradley introduced the first
solid surface ADA deep-bowl washfountain for heavy duty handwashing, the
Terreon Deep Bowl Washfountain. As the importance of ADA-compliant
commercial restroom design rose, the Frequency Lavatory System was
introduced in 2003. Combining multiple heights with a unique wave design,
the system allowed for broader accessibility.
SUSTAINABILITY CONCERNS COME TO THE FOREFRONT | 2005
With the industry’s broader understanding of sustainability concerns,
including water conservation and interest in recycled materials, Bradley
created the NDITE Light Powered Lavatory System. The NDITE eliminated
electricity use by mounting battery-free panels that power the sink under
normal restroom lighting conditions, while providing a 0.5 gallons per
minute flow rate, cutting water waste. Additionally, it was made available
in their eco-friendly bio-based resin which incorporates pre-consumer
recycled granule fillers and other natural materials.
