N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.49 - DOORS
A. No door in any
means of egress shall be locked against egress when the building is occupied.
(1) Exit doors may be provided with a night
latch, dead bolt, or security chain, provided these devices are operable from
the inside, by any occupant, without the use of a key, tool, or any special
knowledge and are mounted at a height not to exceed 48 inches above the
finished floor.
(2) If locks are
not readily operable by all occupants within the building, the locks must:
(a) unlock upon activation of the fire
detection or sprinkler system; and
(b) unlock upon loss of power in the
facility. Prior to installing such locking devices, the facility shall have
written approval from the building, fire and licensing authorities having
jurisdiction.
B. All exit doors shall have a minimum width
of 36 inches.
(1) Facilities with a capacity
of 10 or more residents shall have exit doors leading to the outside of the
facility that open outward.
(2)
Facilities with a capacity of 50 or more residents must provide panic hardware
at the exit doors.
(3) No door or
path of travel to a means of egress shall be less than 28 inches
wide.
C. All resident
sleeping room doors must be at least one and three-quarters inches solid core
construction.
D. Bathroom doors may
be 24 inches wide. Facilities with four or more residents shall have at least
one bathroom for every eight residents with a door clearance of 36 inches for
access by persons with disabilities.
E. Locks on doors to toilet rooms and
bathrooms shall be capable of release from the outside.
F. All doors shall readily open from the
inside.
G. Doors shall be provided
for all resident sleeping rooms, all restrooms and all bathrooms.
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