Description

• Building entrance and exit upgrades are a critical element for maintaining resident safety in limiting access to residents who have a key or fob and maintaining safe and secure egress for fire or emergencies. Upgrades to older entrances have introduced new standards for steel-reinforced aluminum doors with larger glass area for improved visibility and to promote a sense of well-being with bright open and modern lobby spaces. 
• Working with residents and resident leaders is critical so entrances follow baseline guidance but also reflect the varied character of individual developments with different finishes, colors, materials providing a unique look and feel. Areas for artwork, terrazzo or tile flooring motifs and patterns, signage, and varied paint colors are all areas for resident input. 

Baseline

General Exterior Doors 

• In all multiple dwelling buildings, building entrance doors, and bulkhead doors are required to be self-closing. Local Law 62 of 2022 defines a self-closing door as a door equipped with a device that will ensure the door when opened and released, returns to the closed position and self-latches shut. 
• All self-closing doors should comply with the NYS Housing Maintenance code section 27-2041.1. As well as ADA standards and guidelines.
• Door closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to an open position of 12 degrees shall be 5 seconds minimum. (Door closers at building entrances are LCN type, while door closers at apartment entrance doors are self-closing by spring hinges)  

Entrances 

• Replace existing storefront entry doors with new ADA-accessible code-compliant entry doors, related hardware, and LAC (Layered Access Controls). 
• Entrances to be steel reinforced thermally broken aluminum storefronts. 
• Doors to be 38” to 42” in width. 
• Provide door stops, where possible, to prevent damage to door closer due to heavy winds. 
• Exterior glazing and door to have a 10-minute attack resistance rating. 
• Storefront finishes should take into consideration the location of the developments in regard to proximity to ocean (salt water) effects. 
• Integrate the intercom panel as part of the storefront design. 
• Ensure adequate lighting levels at exterior of the entrance and vestibule. 
• Raised curbs, where possible, will allow for easier cleaning by NYCHA staff.  
• Selected finishes, approved by tenants, should be easily cleaned. 
• Finishes should allow for clear visibility through the vestibule/ lobby.  
• Panic bars should be provided as exiting door hardware.  
• Provide new building signage where possible. This will add to the new modern/refreshed entrance look. 

Intercom 

• All entrance doors must have a multi-unit apartment intercom system which has seven basic components. 
• Base stations at building entrances. 
• Sub-stations in the individual units (or an app in the case of an apartment video door phone intercom system). 
• Directories of individual tenants. 
• Connectivity to link base stations to individual sub-stations. 
• Electronic door locks. 
• Power supply for base stations and door locks. 
• Infrastructure for system management. 
• Consider installation of intercoms with video cameras. 

Stretch

• Entrances
  • Create or reintroduce vestibules.
  • Refresh existing finishes in vestibules and lobbies.
  • Refresh wayfinding signage.

Strategies

Center Community Knowledge, Experience & Connection

Promote Safety and Security of Residents & Staff

Optimize Performance, Operation & Maintenance of Buildings, Systems & Assets

Last Updated on October 17, 2024 at 1:15 pm

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Specifications

08 11 00 Steel Doors and Frames

08 71 30 Thresholds, Weatherstripping and Seals

09 96 23 - Graffiti-Resistant Coatings

10 72 00 - Window Guards

Details

A-DT_Bulkhead Door Details

NYCHA Entrance Enhancements Guide - 1999