In addition to section 309 4 another section speaks of the amount of force when opening doors and gates.
Ada exterior door pull requirements.
5 pounds 22 2 n.
A side approach toward the hinge side of the door to the pull side of swinging doors shall have maneuvering space that extends 36 inches 915 mm minimum beyond the latch side of the door if 60 inches 1525 mm minimum is provided perpendicular to the.
Door opening and closing requirements door and gate opening force.
5 pounds 22 2 n maximum.
Doors designated as fire doors must have the minimum opening force allowed by the local authority.
Sliding or folding doors.
Typical maximum opening force for exterior doors ranges from 8 5 to 10 lbs.
Any door so heavy that it prevents entrance by people with disabilities may deny them access to goods and services which is covered under the ada.
Minimum number at least 60 of public entrances must be accessible in new construction in addition to entrances directly serving tenancies parking facilities pedestrian tunnels and elevated walkways.
Section 404 2 9 covers two types of doors.
Interior hinged doors and gates.
Typical maximum opening force for exterior doors ranges from 8 5 to 10 lbs.
Door hardware ada compliant locks exit devices handles pulls latches and other operable parts on doors shall comply operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.
Handles pulls panic bars.
The ada standards do not specify the opening force for exterior doors though some state and local building codes may have requirements.
Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist.
The ada says 1.