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Note: This document or portion of document references a state or local code that aligns with the 2010 ADA Standards requirements.

11B-404.2.8 Closing speed.

Door and gate closing speed shall comply with Section 11B-404.2.8.

11B-404.2.8.1 Door closers and gate closers.

Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum. 

11B-404.2.8.2 Spring hinges.

Door and gate spring hinges shall be adjusted so that from the open position of 70 degrees, the door or gate shall move to the closed position in 1.5 seconds minimum.

ETA Editor's Note

In previous editions of CBC, the door closing speed limitation differed from ADA, but in 2013 CBC and 2010 ADAS, they are aligned.  Also, there was no provision for spring hinges in previous CBC editions.

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