PROJECT OVERVIEW
A major office build was nearing fabrication when an unexpected ADA compliance issue surfaced. The specified undermount sinks were too deep to meet required barrier-free clearances. What began as a standard fixture installation quickly escalated into a potential project-stopping problem. Through quick action and a smart product swap, Allora USA’s shallow ADA undermount sinks provided the solution that kept the build on track without redesigns, delays, or costly rework.
THE CHALLENGE
The project team originally selected standard undermount bowls for the office bathrooms, and everything appeared compliant on paper. But as soon as the countertop fabricator reviewed the plans, an issue emerged. The chosen sinks were too deep to allow proper installation of ADA shrouds.
- FROM THE PROJECT MANAGER:
“The sink bowl we selected for the new bathrooms is not ADA compliant, as it is deeper than what we are allowed to build our front shroud to. Meeting ADA standards is a must for us.”
- THE FABRICATOR'S ASSESSMENT CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM:
“They won’t fit inside our ADA-shaped cabinet. The overflow encroaches on the required clearance. We can lower the panel, but you will see a gap. We can modify the shape, but it won’t be ADA compliant. You could select a different bowl.”
Workarounds were either noncompliant or visually unacceptable. Despite multiple suppliers searching for a fix, most “ADA-labeled” undermount sinks on the market had the same depth-related issues. The sink originally specified, even though it claimed ADA compliance, did not provide the real clearance needed for installation.
The project was at risk of delay, redesign, or inspection failure unless a practical, true ADA solution could be found immediately.
THE SOLUTION
Allora USA stepped in with a shallow, ADA-compliant undermount sink specifically engineered to avoid the clearance conflicts seen with standard bowls. Unlike many mainstream sinks that show ADA symbols on spec sheets but fail during countertop fabrication, Allora USA's ADA designs feature:
- Shallower bowl depths that meet ADA underside clearance requirements
- Overflow placement engineered to avoid interference with shrouds
- Fabricator-friendly dimensions that work with real cabinetry and countertop builds
Because the project was already underway, availability and fast turnaround were crucial. Allora USA provided an in-stock ADA undermount bowl that met both code and constructability needs. This eliminated the need for cabinet modifications, shroud redesigns, or schedule delays.
THE RESULT
By switching to Allora USA's shallow ADA sink, the contractor avoided:
- Costly fabrication changes
- Visible gaps or cabinet adjustments
- Failed inspections
- Project delays from waiting on alternative sinks
The Allora USA sink installed cleanly within the ADA shroud, passed all clearance requirements, and allowed construction to move forward without interruption.
What could have become a major compliance failure was resolved with a simple, well-designed replacement product.
CONCLUSION
This project underscores a critical reality for builders, architects, and designers. ADA compliance on paper does not guarantee ADA compliance during installation.
The original sinks claimed ADA status, yet their depth and overflow placement created real-world conflicts. Allora USA’s shallow ADA undermount bowls resolved the issue quickly because they are engineered for actual field conditions, not just spec sheet checkboxes.
When ADA compliance is non-negotiable and project timelines are tight, Allora USA offers sinks that deliver guaranteed clearance, fabricator-friendly design, and immediate availability. Whether specified from the start or used as a mid-project bailout, Allora USA's ADA solutions help keep multifamily, commercial, and office projects moving smoothly.
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