Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 150.630 - Doors and Doorways(A) All doors used by residents shall be swing-type at least 41.5 inches in clear width except toilet room doors which shall be at least 32 inches in clear width and, if in-swinging, have pivots and manually operated emergency release. Doors in exit stairway enclosures shall be at least 32 inches in clear width. Resident toilet room doors shall be allowed to be surface mounted sliding doors provided that their specifications comply with the Life Safety Code.(B) Locks shall not be installed on doors used by residents, unless each lock can be operated without key or tools on both sides of the door.(C) All outside doors and doorways shall be made draft-free by the installation of weather stripping or caulking material.(D) Kitchen doors shall be a minimum of 42 inches wide.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018.