Doors equipped with a power operator activated by a pressure plate identified with the international symbol of access or, where security is required, by a key, card or remote device, and that can otherwise be opened manually meet the intent of the requirement. The device selected should consider ease of use by people with disabilities including those with limited hand motion and dexterity. The location of these activating devices should ensure that a wheelchair will not interfere with the operation of the door once it is activated. Where the power door operator is provided for one leaf of a pair of double, out-swinging doors, the door operator should be located so that it is as close as possible to the latch side or, beyond the door swing so that the door does not obstruct the path of travel.
Swinging doors equipped with power operators which are activated automatically and open into passing pedestrian traffic should be provided with a guard or other device designed to prevent pedestrians from stepping in the swing area of the door.
These guards or devices should be detectable by blind persons. For example, inverted U-shaped guards should have an additional rail at a height not more than 680 mm so that it is detectable by the long cane. These doors should also have a device (mat or other sensor) on the swing side to prevent the door from opening if someone is standing in the swing area.