Security and safety stand as paramount concerns in the realm of doors and their accompanying hardware. However, safeguarding structures from potential harm is equally critical. The prudent use of door holders and stops in tandem with door closers is essential, as door closers are not intended to fulfill the role of door stops. Emphasizing the implementation of appropriate door stopping mechanisms not only boosts building security and safety but also mitigates the likelihood of the building owners incurring substantial repair costs.
UNDERSTANDING DOOR OPENINGS
In the realm of door openings, paramount considerations revolve around security and safety. The initial imperative in ensuring the safety and security of every door is the selection of appropriate door hardware. Compliance with codes and regulations mandates adherence to specific standards for each door. However, transcending these prerequisites, the holistic assurance of safety and security demands a more comprehensive approach. Doors must facilitate unhindered access for patrons to traverse when necessary, yet concurrently, they must be firmly secured during times when patron entry is inappropriate. Irrespective of the time of day, buildings must prioritize swift egress during emergencies, such as fires. Consequently, a door must operate seamlessly by swinging open, closing, latching, and unlatching in perfect synchrony
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Verifying that each door is outfitted with a suitable hinge, exit closer, and lock represents a critical responsibility. The array of potential combinations and choices for door hardware is extensive, but these four elements should impart the necessary door security and safety to any door. Subsequent to establishing the fundamental components, a moment of pause and reflection becomes imperative. This juncture underscores the importance of meticulous attention to detail.
In the absence of a stop, a door is susceptible to forceful impact against a wall or forced beyond the recommended opening width. This could lead to wall punctures or exert additional strain on closers and hinges, consequently leading to premature failures. Adopting a proactive approach by installing a door stop stands as the most effective measure to mitigate unnecessary damage.
What should be used to stop the door frame overextending and causing damage? There are many options for a doorstop, such as wall stops, floor stops and hinge pin stops. All are excellent options for light doors with low traffic and no door closers.
For heavier doors that are used frequently, it is best to use an overhead holder or stop. Overhead holders and stops should always be used on doors furnished with door closers. As previously stated, a door closer does not function as a door stop and should not be expected to perform as such.
When it comes to overhead holders and stops, there are three basic pieces of information you need in order to select the correct product:
- Understand codes and regulations. For example, if the door is fire rated, you cannot use an overhead stop with a holder .The overhead must only stop the door from extending too far and not prevent the door from closing.
- Understand how far you want the door to open and when, if applicable, you want hold open to take effect. In general, overhead holders are designed to function effectively from 85 to 110 degrees. When conditions permit, it is recommended that the minimum degree of hold-open be set at 95 degrees to put the door handle, pull and panic hardware beyond the flow of traffic.
- Many door holders and stops require a door and frame reinforcement. Most door hardware manufacturers provide specific recommendations to prevent damage to a door.
There are other items to consider when ordering an overhead holder and stop, but those considerations are manufacturer – specific .To save money, many look to smaller accessories to take care of stopping all of the doors in a building. However, it is not recommended to put a wall stop or a floor stop on a high traffic door with a door closer. It is important to remember that every tool has a job, and using the wrong one can cause great frustration. Door hardware is no different, and using the correct hardware in the beginning can prevent frustration for the building owner in the future. To conclude the discussion we would like to add that an addition like an overhead stop has many benefits. The overhead stop will protect the building from potential damage and save the building owner time, money and frustration in the future.
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