door
Let an agent handle doors by type, function, fire and security performance, and accessibility.
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Purpose and description
Let an agent handle doors by type, function, fire and security performance, and accessibility.
A hinged, sliding or revolving barrier that closes an opening in a wall, vehicle or enclosure, allowing access when opened; types include blast doors, swing doors and wicket gates.
What it is for: Controlling access, security, privacy, fire spread and climate.
It can be open, close and lock it; install and maintain it; certify its fire or security rating; make it accessible.
Distinguishing features
Movable barrier in an opening
Fire doors are life-safety devices
Security ratings for doors and locks
Accessibility needs clear width and easy operation
What it looks like
A panel of wood, metal or glass in a frame, with handles, hinges and locks.
Physical character
clear opening width: 750-1000+ mm - accessible doors at the upper end
fire resistance: 30-120 minutes - rated fire doors
How it is recognised
Panel in a frame with hardware
Fire door signs and certification labels
Automatic doors with sensors
Related models
is part of - element
has part - hardware
is regulated by - rules
is confused with - another opening
In practice
Families and kinds
hinged doors
sliding and revolving doors
fire doors
security and blast doors
automatic doors
gates and posterns
Standards and regulation
EN 1634 fire resistance testing
EN 1627 burglar resistance
Accessibility standards for doors
EN 16005 power-operated pedestrian doors
Failure modes and hazards
Propped-open fire doors
Finger traps
Automatic door injuries
Inaccessible doors
Also called
+31
Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Also registered as vr.tr.door-artifact
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Type Which door.
Type decides requirements.
Kind
Hinged, sliding, fire.
Kind
Door type.
- What type of door is it? definition
- Where is it installed? definition
Dimensions
Size.
Dimensions
Opening size.
- What is its clear opening width? measurement
- Does it meet accessibility requirements? boundary
Fire Fire safety.
Fire doors save lives.
Rating
Fire resistance.
Fire rating
Fire rating.
- Is it a rated fire door, for how long? provenance
- Is the certification label present? boundary
Use
Kept closed.
Fire use
Correct use.
- Is it kept closed and self-closing? boundary
- When was it inspected? provenance
Security Locks and access.
Security protects people and property.
Locks
Hardware.
Locks
Locking hardware.
- What locks does it have? definition
- What is its security rating? provenance
Escape
Emergency exit.
Escape
Escape function.
- Can it be opened quickly from inside in an emergency? boundary
- Which standard applies? provenance
Accessibility Ease of use.
Doors can exclude people.
Operation
Force and handles.
Operation
Ease of operation.
- How much force is needed to open it? measurement
- Are handles usable by everyone? boundary
Automatic doors
Safety sensors.
Automatic
Automatic door safety.
- Are automatic door sensors working? boundary
- When were they checked? provenance
What the second pass must settle
- Should door types be separate entries?
- How should fire door inspections be recorded?
- How should accessibility be measured?