Section 400.18612. Doors and doorways.

(1) A doorway that is a part of a means of egress shall be  at floor level.

(2)   A door, including a screen and storm door, that forms a part of an approved means of egress shall open in the  direction  of  egress  travel.

This rule does not require a door from a resident-occupied room to open into a corridor, except that such a door shall not be hung so as  to obstruct egress passage. There shall not be any obstruction at any time to the opening and closing of an egress door or  a    door   from   a resident-occupied room into a corridor.

(3)   In a building which does not have more than 2 levels, in  which   both levels exit at grade, and in which elevations between levels are not more than 4 feet, the building will be considered as 1   story  and  enclosures shall not be required between levels.

(4)   A revolving door shall not be approved as part of a means of egress.

If a revolving door is installed, a side-hinged door that is in compliance with the provisions of this rule shall be installed within 15 feet of each revolving door.

(5)   A door that enters a stair shaft or other vertical opening shall not be held in an open position at any  time  by  an   under-door   wedge  or door-holding device.

(6)   A transom or other similar opening between a room and a  corridor   or passage is not permitted.

History: 1994 AACS.