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Here is the requirement for door closers - 11-4.13.10 Door closers. If a
door has a closer, then the sweep period of the closer shall be adjusted so
that from an open position of 70 degrees, the door will take at least 3
seconds to move to a point 3 inches (76 mm) from the latch, measured to the
leading edge of the door.

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: codetalk-bounces at myfloridacode.com
[mailto:codetalk-bounces at myfloridacode.com] On Behalf Of Eric Kuritzky
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:25 AM
To: Building Officials Association of Florida, Inc.;
codetalk at myfloridacode.com
Subject: [Florida Code Talk] Door closing speeds and forces

 

Beach front egress door.

ADA requires 8-1/2 pounds max of opening force.  Which, on the coast, is a

fine line adjustment, since wind can either blow the door open, or keep it

from closing properly.

Is there a code requirement for closing speed and force? Or is opening

forces the only criteria?  I¹m concerned with winds slamming doors closed,

especially in gusting situations.

 

Thank you.

 

Eric

 

 

 

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