Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 60·3.2.7
Entrance lobbies - door control mechanisms and security
Doorways must incorporate control mechanisms for access and egress to safeguard resident safety and security. Electronic/digital door entry systems should be self-closing, include glazing, and be sufficiently robust for daily use.
It is important that doorways incorporate control mechanisms for access and egress to safeguard the safety and security of residents. Electronic/digital door entry systems are the most common method of control and doorways fitted with such systems should be reliably self-closing, include glazing and be sufficiently robust to withstand daily use. Doorways also offer first impressions to those stepping into entrance lobbies.
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