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Where doors and hinged panels can be locked in the open position, an increased escape route width is required. Exit doors from the closed location must open outwards and open from within without the
The door of the electrical distribution box room opens outwards
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Vertical shutters (like fire rated rolling shutters) may also be acceptable provided they are combined with a single leaf door opening outwards for exit in case of emergency. • Switchroom doors must open outward without needing a key or tool from the switchboard side to ensure quick evacuation. The quantity of entrances required is dependent upon the ampere rating and width of the equipment, however the code never requires more than two entrances.
