Auto Door Opener at Elevator Lobbies

[GrantfromLewis]

It was just brought to my attention that some automatic door openers where deleted in 7 garage elevator lobbies. Are they required per ADA/ANSI/IBC/FHA? I can't find anything on it.

My gut tells me that they need to have auto openers but considering stairs wells and units don't have them, I'm not sure what to think.

Thanks

 

[Paul Sweet]

They're only required if opening forces are excessive or if maneuvering clearances are inadequate.

 

[e hilton]

I’m a facility manager for a large bank. We get about one call a month from a branch manager, a customer is demanding to know when we are going to install automatic openers and get compliant with building codes. Learned long ago that they are only required in the mind of the lazy customer.

 

[ADAguy]

I’m a facility manager for a large bank. We get about one call a month from a branch manager, a customer is demanding to know when we are going to install automatic openers and get compliant with building codes. Learned long ago that they are only required in the mind of the lazy customer.

Good Pr, good practice to do so.

 

[e hilton]

Good Pr, good practice to do so.

Not necessarily. Many of our doors are set so light, a good wind blows them open. People still complain it’s not like walmart.

 

[RickAlbert]

While doing garage door installation i once thought of these doors but i don't prefer to install it at all.