Finish TradesQuestion 287 of 700
At an accessible interior door, the maximum force to push or pull the door open (not counting fire doors) is generally:
a.25 pounds
b.15 pounds
c.10 pounds
d.5 pounds
Explanation
Interior non-fire accessible doors must be operable with no more than 5 pounds of force so people with limited strength can open them; higher forces like 10, 15, or 25 pounds exceed the accessibility limit.
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