105 CMR, § 150.630 - Doors and Doorways
(A) All doors used
by residents shall be swing-type at least 41.5 inches in clear width except
toilet room doors which shall be at least 32 inches in clear width and, if
in-swinging, have pivots and manually operated emergency release. Doors in exit
stairway enclosures shall be at least 32 inches in clear width. Resident toilet
room doors shall be allowed to be surface mounted sliding doors provided that
their specifications comply with the Life Safety Code.
(B) Locks shall not be installed on doors
used by residents, unless each lock can be operated without key or tools on
both sides of the door.
(C) All
outside doors and doorways shall be made draft-free by the installation of
weather stripping or caulking material.
(D) Kitchen doors shall be a minimum of 42
inches wide.
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