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Automatic doors are helpful to all users and should be provided, where possible,
for principal external entrance and exits, and main internal circulation routes.
The most convenient are automatic sliding doors linked to sensors which detect
approaching people.
Extra care should be taken to prevent automated hinged doors causing injury.
Automatic self-closing doors should be fitted with a delay mechanism and not
close unexpectedly on anyone passing through.
Provide signage to identify that doors are automatic doors.
Unframed glass doors are a hazard, especially to people who are partially sighted.
Permanent, brightly coloured horizontal banding should be provided to make these
doors more visible. A horizontal rail between 600mm and 1500mm above the floor,
a substantial, clearly visible frame around the door, and very large handles
or push plates can also help to prevent people from walking into the glass.
If the door is a swing door with no handles, a sign at the push point can assist
access.
Glass should not be used on doors below a height of 400mm from the floor, to
prevent damage by pushchairs and wheelchair footrests.
Revolving doors should be avoided or, if they are provided, must be supplemented
by an accessible door for general use.
Doormats provide a tactile cue for blind people. Doormats should be fixed down
and flush with the finished floor level - not raised or recessed. In the interest
of wheelchair users, mats should have a firm surface, and no
be too soft. Close rubber or short-fibre mats are preferred. Soft core chain
or metal link mats, which can trap a cane or heel, should be avoided. Doormats
should be able to absorb moisture, to prevent slippery surfaces in wet conditions.
Building
entrances, Doors - General design features, Principal
entrance doors, Non automatic doors, Double
doors, Internal doors, Door handles
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