The model codes state: Doors in the means of egress shall be readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors.
I’m guessing this is how this folding partition and door were manufactured – unlike many door issues that happen in the field. What do you think? Is the door distinguishable enough to be code-compliant?
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Close to being called not distinguished.
I wonder if the lighting is normal or for an event?
Unacceptable
Interesting. I assume the side that doesn’t have the panic bar or exit sign isn’t needed for egress, so no issue at that side.
For the side with panic bar and exit sign, the exit sign should help to identify this as a door. The panic bar also helps the door to stand out.
But. This looks like it is probably a large assembly space (that’s where operable partitions are most often used), meaning that many occupants of this space are likely to be first-time visitors who have no familiarity with this space. In that case I really think it’s appropriate to go above and beyond to make the exit door extra obvious (that’s not what they did here).
I agree, Ryan!
– Lori
In my opinion, even if not explicitly required by code, it is still important for the door to be identifiable to some extent from the non-egress side, since there is otherwise a risk of someone inadvertently blocking the door (e.g. with a table or chair) without noticing it.