Automatic Door Warning Requirement

[jar546]

Are these signs required?
If so, under what code or standard?

 

[cda]

Not in IBC?


Ok appears both signs are required

• On doors that swing toward pedestrians when they attempt to travel in the wrong direction, BHMA A156.10 requires an international “DO NOT ENTER” sign, also mounted at 50 inches +/- 12 inches above the floor and a minimum of 6 inches in diameter, with a red circle with the words “DO NOT ENTER” within the circle.

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[cda]

The signage requirements of A156.10 apply to swinging, sliding, and folding doors, and the signage must be visible from both sides of the door. Currently, the standard requires signage stating “AUTOMATIC DOOR”

 

[steveray]

Don't miss the 1010.1.9ish of "this door to remain unlocked at all times...." either....but thats on the inside typically...

 

[TheCommish]

looking a the words is it a sliding door or a swing door?

 

[cda]

looking a the words is it a sliding door or a swing door?

swing

 

[steveray]

And the sliding doors may swing or break away for egress......Which is probably why both are included in:

A156.10 apply to swinging, sliding, and folding doors....

 

[ADAguy]

How are signs viewable to the blind?

 

[tmurray]

How are signs viewable to the blind?

Assuming you are referring to a tactile sign, if they can touch the sign, aren't they too close to the door that they need to "stand clear" from?

 

[ADAguy]

yes but how else are they to be alerted?

 

[cda]

yes but how else are they to be alerted?

Sudden stop?

Cane?