what is the maximum revolving door height?

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    David Kaplan

    Kawai,

    There is no such thing.  Refer to IBC 1010.1.4.1 for the code requirements of revolving doors.  Code limits speed and location.  It says that the doors have to be compliant with BHMA A156.27, and it's possible that standard may have information about heights and so forth, but that is beyond the scope of the ARE exam.  

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    mermann

    By coincidence, We’ll be covering that in tonight’s 40 minutes of Competence zoom call 6pm ET 83922907346

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  • There is a minimum clear height for all doors: 6'-8".

    Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

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    Kawai Yam

    David Kaplan you will be surprised by what I saw from the exam. Thanks for your input tho. 
    mermann Will see if I can be there, thanks a lot 

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    David Merlo

    Kawai, did you find an answer to this? 

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    Kawai Yam

    Nope, sorry. I think the only exam writer will know "his answer". Can't find it anywhere

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    Gang Chen, Architect, LEED AP BD+C (Edited )

    Most of the doors used in buildings are 7’-0” high. In areas with special requirements, such as some office spaces that may need large pieces of furniture, the doors may be 8’-0” high or 9’-0”. As far as the door leaf widths, 4’-0” is pretty much the maximum width you can use. Otherwise, the doors become very hard to operate.

    I can see in ARE exam maybe you will be given a floor plans, and SEMP plans, and floor to floor heights, and then you are asked to calculate the maxim door heights based on the information given. Basically, you need to be able to read ASEMP plans and coordinate the info.

    Gang Chen, Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

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    Shikha Subramanian

    Building Construction Illustrated says 6'-10" & 7'-0" (4th edition, page 8.16 - Revolving Doors) 

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    Ransolina Sawyerr

    I notice the BCI reference says “typical”….is that safe enough to be a conclusion, for ARE exam purposes? Per IBC Section 1010.1.4 I don’t see any intrinsic height limits on revolving doors, so my guess would be scenario specific.

    I’m sorry I’m only now stumbling upon this thread after Michael Ermann’s discussion; I’m curious to know if there were more comments in addition to the BCI reference.

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