SI 2010/2214, Schedule 1In forcePart K: Protection from falling, collision and impact

Building Regulations 2010 K5

Protection against impact from and trapping by doors

Official text

K5.—(1) Provision shall be made to prevent any door or gate—

(a) which slides or opens upwards, from falling onto any person; and

(b) which is powered, from trapping any person.

(2) Provision shall be made to ensure a clear view of the space on either side of a swing door or gate.

Limits on application

Requirement K5 does not apply to—

(a) dwellings, or

(b) any door or gate which is part of a lift.

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