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Regulation H6 Protection against impact from and trapping by doors

Northern Ireland Not yet in force

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(1)

In any building a door or gate which is across a main route of travel and can be pushed open from either side, shall have a means to ensure that people approaching it have a clear view of the space on the opposite side.

(2)

In any building a door or gate which slides or opens upwards shall have a means to prevent it from sliding into or falling on any person.

(3)

In any building a powered door or gate shall have a means to prevent it trapping any person and a means to open it in the event of a power failure.