CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

TECHNICAL

404.2.6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series.

The distance between two hinged or pivoted doors

in series and gates in series shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum plus the width of doors or gates

swinging into the

space

.

404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware.

Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other

operable parts

on doors

and gates shall comply with 309.4.

Operable parts

of such hardware shall be 34 inches (865 mm)

minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

Where sliding doors

are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides.

EXCEPTIONS:

1.

Existing locks shall be permitted in any location at existing glazed doors

without stiles, existing overhead rolling doors or grilles, and similar existing doors or grilles that

are designed with locks that are activated only at the top or bottom rail.

2.

Access gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas, and hot tubs shall be

permitted to have

operable parts

of the release of latch on self-latching devices at 54 inches

(1370 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground provided the self-latching devices are not

also self-locking devices and operated by means of a key, electronic opener, or integral

combination lock.

Figure 404.2.6

Doors in Series and Gates in Series

Advisory 404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware.

Door hardware that can be operated with a

closed fist or a loose grip accommodates the greatest range of users. Hardware that

requires simultaneous hand and finger movements require greater dexterity and

coordination, and is not recommended.

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