Pull handles recommendations are included concerning the positioning and size of pull handles.
Door handle height regulations uk.
One door is 1980mm high with the centre of the handle at 1040mm from the bottom of the door and 1060mm from the floor when the door is shut.
Fire escape windows must provide an unobstructed opening of at least 0 33m with a minimum dimension of 450mm in height or width.
Below is a list giving general view as to when safety glazing is required.
At least 0 33 square metres and at least 450mm high and 450mm wide.
Both handles are 80mm above the top of the cross rail and they both feel too high when i use them.
See diagram 5 1 in approved document k for more information.
Acceptable types of handles include u shaped push type and lever type handles or mechanisms.
They must also be easy to operate with one hand without a tight grasp or a twisting of the wrist.
Minimum diameter 19mm projection from door face 45mm recommendations also include the provision of a horizontal pull handle on doors fitted with a latch to enable wheelchair users to pull the door closed.
In any building that is not a dwelling there are clear provisions and guidance on what constitutes reasonable adjustments.
Single side opening windows will need to have a minimum frame width of 610mm to comply with building regulations and a 2 pane side opening window needs to have a minimum width of 595mm.
Within any glazed door up to 1500mm from floor level.
Personally i think it looks weird.
The other is 1965mm high with the handle at 1015mm from door and floor.