Nova Scotia Building Accessibility Checklist

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Note

THIS CHECKLIST HAS BEEN AMENDED TO INCLUDE “ONLY” LEVEL ONE CRITERIA AS REQUESTED BY TIR REAL PROPERTY. As such it
does not form a complete Checklist.

This checklist is produced by the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal for the purpose of auditing Provincially owned and leased buildings
to assess barrier-free access to those buildings. It incorporates clauses from the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (NSBCR 2009), the National Building Code of
Canada (NBC 2005) and The Accessible design for the built environment - B651-04 (CSA 2004). This document is intended to be a working document, updated
periodically when the codes or standards change. In the event of a discrepancy or conflict between this document and the codes or standards, the most current versions
govern. It is the responsibility of the user to verify the currency of the document with respect to codes and standards.

Columns A through F are designed to allow multiple items or rooms to be audited on a single page. The column entitled “level” is intended for Departmental Use.

This checklist may to be used in conjunction with the Accessibility Evaluation Manual which elaborates on checklist items and provides alternate means of compliance
where code compliance is not possible.

Note

Some Sections, although Level 2 or Level 3 is indicated, they are retained with a note “Recommended” because the criteria supports
fundamental barrier free access.

An example of this is SECTION – G Interior Barrier Free Path of Travel - Interior Floor Finishes - Carpet

Although Items No. G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9 are designated as LEVEL 3 Criteria, securement of carpet and ensuring that carpet edges are intact
and not frayed or lifted to present a tripping hazard, remains good barrier free practice regardless. To that effect, they remain on the Checklist.
Table of Contents

Checklist A: PARKING Checklist J: WASHROOM WITH MULTIPLE STALL(S)

Checklist B: PASSENGER LOADING / DROP OFF ZONE Checklist K: UNIVERSAL TOILET ROOM

Checklist C: CURB RAMP Checklist L: DRINKING FOUNTAIN

Checklist D: EXTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL Checklist M: PUBLIC TELEPHONE

Checklist E: RAMPS Checklist N: OTHER EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC AREA

Meeting Room or Classroom
Checklist F: ENTRANCE
Auditorium or Theatre
Counters Serving the Public
Cafeteria

Checklist G: INTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL

Checklist O: SLEEPING UNITS

Checklist H: VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION

Checklist P: INTERVIEW WITH BUILDING MANAGER
Elevator
Platform Lift Checklist S: SIGNAGE

Checklist I: STAIR OR STAIRWELL Checklist DR: DOORS

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NSBC CSA A B C D E F Comments

Level
2009 2004

A PARKING

1. Where parking is provided, provide barrier-free parking to conform to:

Number of Stalls Number Barrier-free

2 - 15 1
16 - 45 2
46 - 100 3
101 - 200 4
201 - 300 5
301 - 400 6
401 - 500 7
501 - 900 8
901 - 1300 9
1301 - 1700 10
Each increment of 400 in excess of 1700 one additional space

2. One per accessible viewing space in assembly occupancies

3. One per each barrier-free residential suite

A-1 Total number of stalls on site

A-2 Total number of accessible stalls 3.8.2.2.(4)(a)

(b)(c)
Table 3.8.2.2
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Level
2009 2004

VAN PARKING (if provided)

B PASSENGER LOADING / DROP OFF ZONE

B-1 Minimum size of access aisle adjacent and parallel to 3.8.2.2.(3)(a) 5.3.1.(b) 1
walkway at vehicle pull up space:
1500 mm x 6000 mm

B-2 Where there is a curb, a curb ramp 3.8.2.2.(3)(b) 5.3.1.(c)(i) 1

C CURB RAMP
C-1 Maximum slope of curb ramp: 1:12 3.8.3.2.(2)(b) 6.6.1.1. 1

C-2 Minimum width: 1200 mm 3.8.3.2.(2)(a) 6.6.1.2.(b) 1

C-3 Slip-resistant surface 3.8.1.3.(2)(c) 6.6.1.3.(a) 1

C-4 Maximum slope of flared sides: 1:10 3.8.3.2.(2)(c) 6.6.1.4.(b) 1

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2009 2004

D EXTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL

D-1 Stable, firm, slip-resistant walking surface 3.8.1.3.(2)(c) 3.3.1. 1

D-2 Have no opening or grating that will permit the 3.8.1.3.(2)(a) 3.3.4.(a) 1
passage of a sphere 13 mm diameter

D-3 Elongated or grating spaces positioned perpendicular 3.8.1.3.(2)(b) 3.3.4.(b) 1

to direction of travel

D-7 Where length of path is >30m, expand width to 3.8.1.3.(4)

1500 mm for a distance of 1500 mm at intervals not
exceeding 30 m
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2009 2004

E RAMPS
E-1 Maximum ramp slope: 1:12 3.8.3.4.(1)(b) 4.1.6.1 1
6.3.1.

E-3 Minimum clear width of ramp between handrails: 3.8.3.4.(1)(a) 4.1.6.3 1

870 mm

E-4 Level landing of 1500 mm x 1500 mm at top and 3.8.3.4.(1)(c) 4.1.6.4.(a) 1

bottom of each run. Landing to extend 600 mm 6.3.4.(a)
beyond latch side of out-swinging door and 300 mm of
in-swinging door

E-5 Level landing 1200 mm long and width of ramp where 3.8.3.4.(1)(d) 4.1.6.4.(b) 1
ramp changes direction and at intervals of 9 m (c)
6.3.4.(a)
4.1.6.1(b)

E-6 Stable, firm and slip resistant, continuous, and even 3.8.1.3.(2)(c) 3.3.1.(a) 1
surface (b)
4.1.6.5

E-10 Minimum height of curb used as edge protection: 75 4.1.6.6.(a)

mm

RAMP HANDRAIL / GUARDS

E-12 Handrails on both sides of the ramp 3.8.3.4.(1)(e) 4.1.6.7.(b) 1

3.4.6.4.(10) 6.3.7
3.4.6.5.

E-13 Intermediate handrail(s) if ramp width > 2200 mm 3.4.6.4.(2) 1

E-14 Height of handrail above ramp surface (range): 865 3.4.6.4.(4) 4.1.6.7.(f) 1
mm - 965 mm
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2009 2004

E-15 Continuous gripping surface 3.4.6.4.(3) 4.1.6.7.(c) 1

4.1.4.1.(b)

E-16 Circular handrail diameter: 30 - 43 mm 3.4.6.4.(3)(a) 4.1.4.1.(b) 1

E-17 Maximum non-circular cross section: 45 mm 3.4.6.4.(3)(b)

E-18 Minimum clear space between handrail and wall: 3.4.6.4.(8)(a) 4.1.4.1.(e) 1
50 mm, or 60 mm if wall is abrasive (b)
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2009 2004

F ENTRANCE
1. 50% of entrances shall be barrier-free (3.8.1.2.(1))
2. A suite of assembly, business and personal services, or mercantile occupancy located on the first storey without access to the remainder of the building shall have at least one
barrier-free entrance (3.8.1.2.(2))
3. 50% of entrance doors , including interior doors of a vestibule, to be power assisted in: hotels; buildings in Group B, Div. 2 major occupancy; Group B, Div. 3 major
occupancy with >10 residents; buildings>500m2 containing assembly, business & personal services, or mercantile occupancies (3.8.3.3.(4))

F-1 Entrance served by an accessible route 3.8.1.2.(1) 1

3.8.1.2.(2)

F-2 Signage indicating location of accessible entrance 3.8.3.1.(1) 1

F-3 Is entrance door power assisted?

F-4 Power door operator functions in both directions of 3.8.3.3.(13) 1

travel

F-5 In a vestibule, each of 2 doors in sequence have 3.8.3.3.(14) 1

power door operators

COUNTERS SERVING THE PUBLIC

F-7 Barrier-free section 760 mm long when counter 3.8.3.14.(1) 1

exceeds 2 m

F-8 Maximum height of barrier-free section: 865 mm 3.8.3.14.(2)

F-9 Minimum knee space under barrier-free counters used 3.8.3.14.(3) 1

as work surfaces on both sides: (a)(b)(c)(d)
760 mm x 485 mm x 685 mm (w x d x h)
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2009 2004

G INTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL

1. A barrier-free path of travel is required within all normally occupied floor areas on the entrance level, any storey exceeding 600 m2 and any storey served by a passenger
elevating device (3.8.1.4.(1))
2. A barrier-free path of travel is not required to service rooms, floor levels not served by a passenger elevating device, or portions of assembly occupancies having fixed seats
and not requiring wheelchair spaces (3.8.2.1.(2))
3. The route from the escalator to the other floor access must be clearly indicated by appropriate signage (3.8.1.4.(2))
4. Any floor level served by an escalator must also be provided with an interior barrier-free path of travel to that level

INTERIOR FLOOR SURFACE

G-1 Stable, firm, and slip-resistant surface 3.8.1.3.(2)(c) 3.3.1. 1

(a)(b)

G-2 Floor opening does not permit passage of sphere 3.8.1.3.(2)(a) 3.3.4.(a)
greater than 13 mm diameter

G-3 Elongated or granting spaces positioned 3.8.1.3.(2)(b) 3.3.4.(b)

perpendicular to direction of travel

G-4 Where change in level in path of travel is <13mm, 3.8.1.3(2)(d)

change is beveled with maximum slope 1 in 2

G-5 Where change in level in path of travel is >13mm, 3.8.1.3(2)(e)

sloped floor or ramp is provided

G-6 Carpet securely fixed 3.3.3.(c) 3 Recommended

G-7 Exposed edges not a trip hazard 3.3.3.(d) 3 Recommended

G-8 Carpet: firm cushion, pad or backing 3.3.3.(e) 3 Recommended

G-9 Maximum thickness of pad and pile: 13 mm 3.3.3.(b) 3 Recommended

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2009 2004

INTERIOR SLOPE

G-10 Maximum cross slope: 1:50 4.1.1.2.(b) 1

G-11 Maximum running slope: 1:20 3.8.3.4.(3) 4.1.1.2.(a)

G-12 If gradient greater than 1:20, route treated as ramp 4.1.1.2.(c)

(Checklist E: RAMP)

G-13 Maximum difference in floor elevation without ramp: 3.8.1.3.(2)(d) 3.3.2

13 mm (e) Table 1

G-14 Maximum running slope for ramp: 1:12 3.8.3.4.(1)(b) 1

(Checklist E: RAMP)

INTERIOR CLEAR WIDTH

G-15 Minimum clear width of interior route: 920 mm 3.8.1.3.(1) 1

INTERIOR HEADROOM

G-18 Minimum headroom clearance for doorways is 3.3.1.8.

2030 mm 3.4.3.4.(3)
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Level
2009 2004

H VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION
ELEVATOR (3.5.2.1.(3) based on Appendix E CAN/CSA-B44 "Safety Code for Elevators"
INSIDE CAB

H-1 Cab floor is level and within 13 mm of floor E.2 1

H-3 Door protective and reopening device E.5.1 1

H-4 Automatic re-opening activators at 125 mm & 735 E.5.1 1

mm (+/- 25 mm) above floor

H-5 Minimum door re-opening time period: 20 seconds E.5.2 1

H-6 Doors remain open for 5 seconds for hall call, and E.6 1
3 seconds for car call

H-9 Firm and slip-resistant floor surface E.11 1

H-37 Visual indication provided on hall call buttons

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2009 2004

I STAIR OR STAIRWELL
I-1 Radius of curvature of leading edge of tread (range): 3.4.6.7.(4) 1
6 mm - 10 mm

I-2 Treads and risers shall have uniform dimensions in 3.4.6.7.(3)

any one flight

I-3 Height of risers 3.4.6.7.(2) 1

Part 3 buildings (range): 125 mm - 180 mm 9.8.4.2
Part 9 buildings (range): 125 mm - 200 mm Table 9.8.4.2

I-4 Minimum depth of treads 3.4.6.7.(1) 1

Part 3 buildings: >280 mm 9.8.4.3 1
Part 9 buildings (range): 250 mm - 355 mm Table 9.8.4.2

I-5 Maximum projection of stair nosing: 25 mm 9.8.4.6.(1)(b) 1

I-10 Slip-resistant nosings 3.4.6.1.(1)(a) 4.1.5.2.(e) 2 Recommended

I-11 Colour contrast of horizontal face of nosing 3.4.6.1.(1)(b) 4.1.5.2.(f)(i) 2 Recommended

I-12 Detectable warning surface at top of stair 3.4.6.1.(1)(b) 4.1.5.3 2 Recommended

STAIR HANDRAIL

I-17 Handrail on at least one side of stair 3.4.6.4.(1) 1

I-18 Handrail on both sides if stair width 1100 mm or 3.4.6.4.(1) 1

greater

I-19 Intermediate handrail(s) if stair width 2200 mm or 3.4.6.4.(2) 1

greater

I-20 Height of handrails above stair nosing: 3.4.6.4.(4) 1

Part 3 buildings (range): 865 mm -965 mm 9.8.7.4.(2)(a)
Part 9 buildings (range): 800 mm - 965 mm (b)
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I-21 Graspable handrail with diameter (range): 3.4.6.4.(3)(a) 2 Recommended

30 mm - 43 mm

I-22 Continuous gripping surface 3.4.6.4.(3) 1

I-23 At least one handrail continuous around landing 3.4.6.4.(5) 1

I-24 Minimum clear space between handrail and wall: 3.4.6.4.(8)(a) 1

50 mm; 60 mm if wall is rough or abrasive (b)

I-25 Handrails terminated so as not to create a hazard 3.4.6.4.(6) 1

I-26 Handrail free of sharp or abrasive elements 4.1.4.1.(c) 3 Recommended

J WASHROOM WITH MULTIPLE STALL(S)

WASHROOM STALL

J-1 Minimum clear width of accessible stall door: 800 3.8.3.8.(1)(b) 1

(ii)

J-2 Minimum size of accessible stall: 1500 mm x 1500 3.8.3.8.(1)(a) 1

mm

J-3 Door swings outward unless sufficient room is 3.8.3.8.(1)(b) 4.3.7.2.(c) 1

provided within stall to allow door to be closed without (iii)
interfering with wheelchair

J-9 Stall door capable of being latched from inside without 3.8.3.8.(1)(b) 4.3.7.2.(g) 2 Recommended
tight grasping, pinching, or twisting (i) 3.2.4

TOILET - multiple stall washrooms

J-11 Height of toilet seat from floor (range): 3.8.3.9.(1)(a) 4.3.6.1.(a) 1

400 mm - 460 mm

J-12 Back support, seat lid, or tank 3.8.3.9.(1)(c) 4.3.6.1.(c) 1

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2009 2004

J-13 Grab bar behind toilet if no attached toilet tank 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.6.1.(d) 2
(ii)

J-14 Distance between centreline of toilet fixture and wall 3.8.3.9.(1)(e) 1

with grab bar: 460 mm

J-15 Minimum distance between centreline of toilet fixture 3.8.3.9.(1)(e) 1

and any obstruction on other side wall: 1030 mm

J-17 Toilet paper dispenser range: 4.3.6.5.(b) 3 Recommended

600 mm -700 mm above floor

J-18 Flush controls to be easily accessible 3.8.3.9.(1)(b) 4.3.6.3 2

GRAB BARS - toilet

J-19 Slip-resistant grab bars 4.3.5.1.(a) 3 Recommended

J-20 Minimum resistance of grab bars (force): 1.3 kN 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.5.2 1

(iv)

J-21 Grab bars free of sharp or abrasive elements 4.3.5.3 3 Recommended

J-22 Grab bars to be mounted horizontally 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.6.4 1

(i)(ii)

J-23 Height of grab bars from floor (range): 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) Fig. 42 1

840 mm - 920 mm (iii)

J-24 Distance side grab bar extends in front of and behind 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) Fig. 42 1
front edge of toilet: 450 mm (i)

J-25 Length of grab bar behind and centred on toilet 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.6.1.(d) 1
without tank: 600 mm (ii)
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2009 2004

LAVATORY - multiple stall washrooms

J-37 Minimum distance between centreline of lavatory and 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

side wall: 460 mm (a)

J-38 Maximum height of lavatory rim from floor: 865 mm 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

(b)

J-39 Minimum clear height under front edge of lavatory: 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

735 mm (c)(ii)

LAVATORY KNEE SPACE

J-40 Minimum clear width: 760 mm 3.8.3.11.(1) 2 Recommended

(c)(i)

LAVATORY HARDWARE

J-43 Insulated hot water and drain pipes 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

(d)

J-46 Maximum height of operable parts of dispensers 3.8.3.11.(1) 2 Recommended

(towel, soap): 1200 mm (f)
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2009 2004

K UNIVERSAL TOILET ROOM

K-1 One toilet and one lavatory in washroom 3.8.3.12.(1) 1
(c)(d)

K-2 Unobstructed turning circle of 1500 mm in individual 3.8.3.12.(1) 1

toilet room, and no dimension <1700 mm (i)(f)

TOILET – universal toilet room

K-6 Height of toilet seat from floor: 400 mm - 460 mm 3.8.3.9.(1)(a) 4.3.6.1.(a) 1

K-7 Back support, seat lid, or tank 3.8.3.9.(1)(c) 4.3.6.1.(c) 1

K-8 Grab bar behind toilet if no attached toilet tank 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.6.1.(d) 2 Recommended
(ii)

K-9 Distance between centreline of toilet fixture and wall 3.8.3.12.(1) 1

with grab bar: 460 mm (d)

K-10 Distance between centreline of toilet fixture and any 3.8.3.12.(1) 1

obstruction on other side wall: 1030 mm (d)

K-12 Toilet paper dispenser range: 4.3.6.5.(b) 3 Recommended

600 mm – 700 mm above floor

GRAB BARS - toilet

K-13 Flush controls easily accessible 3.8.3.9.(1)(b) 4.3.6.3

K-14 Slip-resistant grab bars 4.3.5.1.(a) 3 Recommended

K-15 Minimum resistance of grab bars (force): 1.3 kN 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.5.2 1

(iv)

K-16 Grab bars free of sharp or abrasive elements 4.3.5.3 3 Recommended

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K-17 Grab bars to be mounted horizontally 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.6.4 1

(i)(ii)

K-18 Height of grab bars from floor (range): 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) Fig. 42 1

840 mm - 920 mm (iii)

K-19 Distance side grab bar extends in front of and behind 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) Fig. 42 1
front edge of toilet: 450 mm (i)

K-20 Length of grab bar behind and centred on toilet 3.8.3.8.(1)(d) 4.3.6.1.(d) 1
without tank: 600 mm (ii)

LAVATORY - universal toilet room

K-23 Minimum distance between centreline of lavatory and 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

side wall: 460 mm (a)

K-24 Maximum height of lavatory rim from floor: 865 mm 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

(b)

K-25 Minimum clear height under front edge of lavatory: 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

735 mm (c)(ii)

LAVATORY KNEE SPACE

K-26 Minimum clear width: 760 mm 3.8.3.11.(1) 2 Recommended

(c)(i)

K-27 Minimum clear height at a distance 205 mm back from 3.8.3.11.(1) 2 Recommended
front edge of lavatory: 685 mm (c)(iii)

LAVATORY HARDWARE

K-29 Insulated hot water and drain pipes 3.8.3.11.(1) 1

(d)
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K-32 Maximum height of operable parts of dispensers: 3.8.3.11.(1) 2 Recommended

1200 mm (f)
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M PUBLIC TELEPHONE
M-3 Telephone identified by international symbol of access 3.8.3.1.(2) 4.5.3.7 1

M-4 Maximum height operable parts, including coin slot: 3.8.3.15.(3) 4.5.2.2.(b) 1
1200 mm

M-6 Minimum height of clear knee space: 685 mm 3.8.3.14.(3) 4.5.2.6.(b) 2 Recommended
(b)
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N OTHER EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC AREA

MEETING ROOM OR CLASSROOM

N-1 Meeting room or classroom is accessible (doors, floor 3.8.2.1.(1) 1

surface)

N-8 Minimum size of viewing position if side approach: 3.8.3.6.(1)(b) 2 Recommended

900 mm x 1525 mm (w x d)

N-9 Minimum size of viewing position if front or rear 3.8.3.6.(1)(b) 2 Recommended

approach: 900 mm x 1220 mm (w x d)
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P INTERVIEW WITH BUILDING MANAGER

P-1 Building occupancy type

P-2 Area occupied by the provincial government (s.m.)

P-3 Date of construction - is it a listed historic building?

P-4 Client occupancy (provincial / third parties)

P-5 Number of public service employees

P-6 Number of employees with disabilities on staff

P-7 Number of visitors to the building

P-8 Requests or complaints received

P-9 Suggestions for accessibility based on observation of

building use

P-10 Is there assistive listening anywhere in the building?

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S SIGNAGE
Sign to identify entrance, TTY phone, washroom, shower, elevator, and parking space.
Directional sign to indicate location of entrance and accessible washroom if location is not obvious.

S-1 Sign incorporating international symbol of accessibility 3.8.3.1.(1) 1

indicating location of each accessible entrance
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DR DOORS
To be used for doors in the following locations: Entrances; Barrier Free Path of Travel - Interior; Stairs; Washrooms

DR-1 Maneuvering space at manually operated doors: 3.8.3.3.(9)(a)(b) 4.1.3.2. 1

300 mm beside latch on push side Fig. 15
600 mm beside latch on pull side

DR-2 Floors to be level at each side of door and to extend 3.8.3.3.(12)

out from door the barrier-free travel width, but need (a)(b)
not exceed 1500 mm

DR-3 Minimum clear opening width when door in open 3.8.3.3.(1) 4.1.3.2. 1
position: 800 mm Fig. 15

DR-4 Maximum height of threshold: 13 mm 3.8.3.3.(3) 1

DR-5 Threshold beveled 3.8.3.3.(3) 1

DR-6 Door hardware easily operable by one hand 3.3.1.13(3) 1

3.8.3.3.(2)

DR-7 Door handle must not require tight grasp or twisting of 3.8.3.3.(2) 4.1.3.7.1.(a)
wrist as the only means of operation. 3.2.4.(a)(b)

DR-8 Maximum opening force for manually operated 3.8.3.3.(6)(a)(b) 1

exterior doors: 38 N; interior doors: 22 N

DR-9 Minimum clear space between two doors in series, 3.8.3.3.(10) 4.1.3.5. 1
excluding width of doors that swing into space:
1200 mm

DR-10 Multiple-leaf door: at least one leaf complies with all 3.8.3.3.(11) 1
above

DR-11 Height of door hardware from floor (range): 4.1.3.7.1.(b) 2 Recommended

800 mm - 1200 mm

DR-12 Minimum closing time of interior door with closer: 3 s 3.8.3.3.(8) 2 Recommended