A well-coordinated door package begins with clear project information. The following points are intended as practical design and procurement guidance; final requirements must follow the approved project documents and applicable regulations.
Duty cycle changes the selection
A low-use service room and a busy hospital corridor may look similar on plan, but they need different hinges, closers and locking strategies.
Life safety comes first
Exit hardware, door swing, clear opening and controlled access must work together without preventing emergency egress.
Plan power and controls early
Electromagnetic locks, readers, door-position switches and automatic operators require coordinated cabling, interfaces and fail-safe logic.
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