Doors and gates18
1
Doors and gates shall be suitably constructed (including being fitted with any necessary safety devices).
2
Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), doors and gates shall not comply with that paragraph unless—
a
any sliding door or gate has a device to prevent it coming off its track during use;
b
any upward opening door or gate has a device to prevent it falling back;
c
any powered door or gate has suitable and effective features to prevent it causing injury by trapping any person;
d
where necessary for reasons of health or safety, any powered door or gate can be operated manually unless it opens automatically if the power fails; and
e
any door or gate which is capable of opening by being pushed from either side is of such a construction as to provide, when closed, a clear view of the space close to both sides.