Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design·Page 85·5.2.6
Recessed entrances and structural elements for shelter
Properties should incorporate recessed entrances or structural elements such as open front porches or canopies to provide shelter and protection to doors and thresholds, particularly important where manually operated doors are installed.
The incorporation of a recessed entrance to the property or the addition of structural elements around or above main entrances, for example open front porches or canopies, are useful in providing shelter to users and protection to the door and threshold. This is particularly important where manually operated doors are installed which can be difficult for some users to operate. Protection from inclement weather will assist such persons to stay warm and dry when locking and opening doors.
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