Page 60 - Dubai Universal Design Code

Figure 30. Door handle

4. If lever systems are provided, they must be separated from the door body by at least
40 mm.

5. Round knobs are not allowed.

6. For sliding doors, a vertical fixed bar shall be provided to open the door.

7. The opening space of a door shall not invade the manoeuvring spaces and the
accessible paths.

8. Doors shall be level.

9. The force required to open a door shall be a maximum of 25 N.

10. A swinging doors leaf shall be able to open at 90 °.

11. Doorstoppers shall be provided to prevent the door from hitting and damaging the
wall.

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