Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact·Page 9·59
Protection against impact from and trapping by doors
Doors and gates must have measures to ensure visibility of the space beyond, prevent sliding or falling hazards, and include anti-trapping and emergency opening provisions for powered doors.
59.—(1) In any building a door or gate which—
(a) is across a main route of travel; or
(b) can be pushed open from either side,
shall have a means to ensure that people approaching it have a clear view of the space on the opposite side.
(2) In any building a door or gate which slides or opens upwards shall have a means to prevent it from sliding into or falling on any person.
(3) In any building a powered door or gate shall have a means to prevent it trapping any person and a means to open it in the event of a power failure.
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