# The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, Regulation 59: Protection against impact from and trapping by doors


(1) In any building a door or gate which—
(a) is across a main route of travel; or
(b) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/192/regulation/59 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-regulations-northern-ireland-2012/regulation-59
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