We have just built a new house. Our back entry is two big sliding doors which measure 3600 x 2400 in size each. It has three double glazing glass panels each side. It is very heavy to operate. However it has only one set of handle on only one side. We are struggling to operate them especially the three panels without any handle to grip or hold.
However the supplier claim that it is the market standard that it have only one handle on one side of the doors disregards how big the doors are.
It is a serious safety concern for me as in case of emergency like fire there is a very high risk of us not able to escape the house in time as the doors are so very difficult to open. It is also an OHS issues trying to operate these big heavy doors.
Is there an Australian Standard cover these entry door requirements?
