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Interior lever (passage)

Unlocked lever-handle for non-bath interior doors (bedrooms, hallways, closets). Levers preferred over knobs for ANSI A117.1 visitable-home compliance.

Cost tier

BUDGET

Cost / sqft

$0–$0

Install

DIY

Durability

high

Maintenance

low

Moisture

fair

Cost notes

$20-80 per door. Required by ANSI A117.1 + Fair Housing for accessible/visitable homes (no knobs).

Aesthetic

  • Finish: any finish
  • Color range: finish-dependent
  • Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Code notes

ANSI A117.1 §404.2.7 requires lever-style operation.

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: lever, interior, passage, ADA