Memorandum

To:	Chief Judge Gary B. Andrews
From:	William L. Martin, III
Subject:	Problems with ADA Lever Door Handles
Date:	June 4, 1998

I have spoken to the Law Department and the Supreme Court about the problems our Court has been experiencing with the new ADA approved door handles. The Supreme Court has had no problems and the problems experienced by the Law Department have been minimal, according to Bob Coleman. I have attached a list of the problems expressed by our judges. In addition, Kaye Carter informed me that the door to her office does not close properly since it was retrofitted.

I have taken the liberty of giving the Georgia Building Authority a copy of the memo describing the problems with the doors on the fourth floor.

If you want me to follow up with a letter, please let me know.

Attachment

Presiding Judge McMurray	No problems

Presiding Judge Birdsong	No problems

Presiding Judge Pope	Door is occasionally sticking.

Door will not shut entirely on its own but minutes later will slam.

Judge Beasley	No problems

Judge Johnson	They are having problems with the lock. The door will not shut properly.

Judge Blackburn	One of the office doors has been removed from the hinges so that entry can be obtained.

Judge Smith	GBA inspectors have noted that the door has been put up poorly but they have been told it will be redone.

Judge Ruffin	No problems

Judge Eldridge	No problems