Dutch Door Safety
Dutch doors feature a top and bottom half that may be opened independently from one another. Also known as stable doors, half doors or divided doors, Dutch doors are now commonly used for both exterior and interior purposes. Before installing a Dutch door, consider some possible safety concerns. Does this Spark an idea?
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Child Safety Concern No. 1
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The USA GSA warns child care centers not to use Dutch doors because of the possible hazard to children's fingers being pinched.
Child Safety Concern No. 2
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Children may be able to reach the doorknob or reach over the top of the bottom half when the Dutch door is open, and unlock the door to escape.
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Fire Safety
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Doors play an important role in keeping smoke away long enough for occupants to escape when a fire starts. Dutch doors have the risk of smoke penetrating the horizontal space.
Security
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Concealed header and threshold bolts should be used to ensure that both halves are connected, preventing someone from forcing entry on one half, according to the Latimore Police Department.
Equine Safety
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Dutch doors are used in barns to contain horses.Doors are now available with a steel frame around the perimeter to prevent chewing, according to Innovative Equine Systems.
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