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12. Where there are two or more door leaves at least one of the leaves of the door must
                   be able to be considered an accessible door according to the above specifications.


               13. In high use areas kick plates of at least 250 mm high are recommended.


               14. If there is a revolving door, an alternative door shall be provided.


               5.12.1.     Manoeuvring spaces at doors


               One-way swinging doors shall have a manoeuvring clear space on both sides.


               The dimensions of these spaces shall fulfil the following requirements:


               1.  On the pull side, a minimum space of 600 mm adjacent to the leading edge of the
                   door with a minimum clear floor space of 1500 mm x 1500 mm shall be provided.


               2.  On the push side, a minimum space of 300 mm adjacent to the leading edge of the
                   door with a minimum clear floor space of 1200 mm x 1200 mm shall be provided.

               3.  In sliding doors, a minimum space of 300 mm adjacent to the leading edge of the
                   door with a minimum clear floor space of 1200 mm x 1200 mm in both sides shall be
                   provided.


               4.  Clear floor space shall not be obstructed by other swinging doors and they shall be
                   free of obstacles.
























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