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University of California at Riverside<br />

Site Evaluation Survey<br />

Report: UCR P5496 <strong>PE</strong> Utilities Building in Riverside, CA<br />

900 University Avenue<br />

1. Doors - Men’s Restroom at <strong>PE</strong> Utilities Building.<br />

Memo:<br />

Areas noted in compliance:<br />

Opens a min. of 90 degrees.<br />

1/4” maximum vertical threshold or 1/2” beveled at 1:2.<br />

32” minimum clear width of doorway.<br />

Hardware is 30” to 44” above floor.<br />

3 seconds minimum for door closer to close from 70 degree position to within 3” of the latch.<br />

Bottom 10” of door (except automatic or sliding doors) has a smooth uninterrupted surface that allows door to be<br />

opened by a wheelchair footrest without creating a trap or hazardous condition (kick plate).<br />

Areas not meeting new construction standards:<br />

5 lb. maximum pressure to operate exterior doors. (20 lbs.)<br />

Door hardware is operable with a single effort (lever type, panic bar or push pull type).<br />

Recommendation:<br />

Adjust door for opening pressure/closing times unless accepted by DSA / Fire Life Safety.<br />

Replace door hardware with compliant hardware.<br />

Photo #UCR P5496 <strong>PE</strong> Utilities Building-1-1 (originally 1)<br />

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