6.1.1 Review safety related items and perform checks periodically as noted.

1. Housekeeping

• Check door area for tripping or slipping hazards.
• Check all doors for damage.
• Make sure all hardware and overhead covers are properly secured.
• There should be no bulletin boards, literature racks, merchandise displays, or other attractions in the door area that would interfere with the use of the door or encourage people to stop and stand in the door area.

2. Door Closing Force

• Force to prevent the door from closing should not exceed 30 pounds measured with a force gauge.

3. Door Safety Signage

• Refer to Chapter 7 for door safety signage requirements.
• Refer to Chapter 4 for Safety Information labels.

4. Activating Switch, Knowing Act (Para. 3.2)

• Doors equipped with a manual activating switch shall hold door fully open for a minimum of five seconds before closing.

5. Guide Rails

• Check that guide rails or other barriers or separators are present (two per swing door side) and firmly anchored.
• Rail lengths should be the width of the open door or greater.

6. Lock Stile

• With door open, grasp lock stile of door and attempt to move horizontally and vertically.
• There should be no looseness in the door pivots or in connections between door and operator.

7. Breakout Stop

• Center pivoted in swinging doors may be supplied with an emergency breakout stop or switch that will allow the door to open in the direction of emergency egress.
• When the door is pushed into the breakout mode, check that the door will not activate.

6.1 Power Operated Swing Doors (ANSI/BHMA A156.10)

Traffic Patterns

Observe traffic patterns. Plan routing so people enter and exit in a straight approach, directly toward the door opening.

Finger Guard

If installed, inspect finger guard to see that it is secure and in good repair.

AAADM Safety Information Label (Chapter 4)

• An AAADM safety information label should be affixed on the door or door frame in a protected, visible location.
• If you need additional decals or labels, contact your local authorized dormakaba USA, Inc. distributor.

6.2 Low Energy Power Operated Swing Doors (ANSI/BHMA A156.19)

6.2.1 Review safety related items and perform checks periodically as noted.

1. Housekeeping

• Check door area for tripping or slipping hazards.
• Make sure all hardware and overhead covers are properly secured.
• There should be no bulletin boards, literature racks, merchandise displays, or other attractions in the door area that would interfere with the use of the door or encourage people to stop and stand in the door area.
• Check all doors for damage.

2. Door Closing Force

• Force to prevent the door from closing should not exceed 15 pounds measured with a force gauge. (Note difference from section 6.1)

3. Door Safety Signage

• Refer to Chapter 7 for door safety signage requirements.
• Chapter 4 documents safety information (daily safety check) and annual compliance inspection labels requirements.

4. Lock Stile

• With door open, grasp lock stile of door and attempt to move horizontally and vertically.
• There should be no looseness in the door pivots or in connections between door and operator.

5. Breakout Stop

• Center pivoted in swinging doors may be supplied with an emergency breakout stop or switch that will allow the door to open in the direction of emergency egress.
• When the door is pushed into the breakout mode, check that the door will not activate.