Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 26 - DOORS AND DOORWAYS
Section 26.8 - DOOR OPENING FORCE
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 26 MA Code of Regs 26.8
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
The maximum force for pushing or pulling open a door shall be as follows:
26.8.1 Doors: These forces apply only to opening the door, not to the effort required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that may hold the door in a closed position.
a. exterior hinged doors: 15 lbs.
b. interior hinged doors: five lbs.
c. sliding or folding doors: five lbs.
Exception: Fire doors shall have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority.
26.8.2 Compensating devices: Doors requiring greater force shall be equipped with compensating devices to reduce the operating force, or shall be equipped with automatic opening devices.
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