DOORS

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exterior doors:

LOCATIONS INCLUDE:

Lobby entries, corridors, town homes units, community rooms, mechanical closets, and management offices. 

ALL EXTERIOR DOORS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• Install thresholds on silicone type water repellent proper to installation.

• Pan flashing.

• Doors must have VYCOR brand or equal, self adhered flashing installed to all perimeters and sills for protection against air, water and moisture. 

• Weather-stripping: vinyl foam compression type or equal around perimeter; vinyl sweep at door bottoms; and aluminum with vinyl seal strip threshold with thermal brake at all exterior doors.

• Preferred: Aluminum Storefront with sidelight and power door operator preferred.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS:

• Minimum STC rating of 35

• Exterior doors must be energy star rated, and comply with the following:

Storefront systems:  

For use at lobby entries

• May have an automatic opener/closer.

• Insulated glazing.

• Thermally broken framing system and door.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

UNIT EXTERIOR DOORS:

For use at townhouses & units with direct access to exterior

• Door unit may include sidelight, transom, or lite integral to the door itself.

• Minimum 1-3/4", 20-gauge six-raised panel steel insulated doors with 26 gauge steel frame. 

• Use vinyl exterior jambs instead of wood jambs to prevent rot.

  • Preferred: Endura PVC door jambs

• All doors to have peephole. See Door Hardware section below.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

INTERIOR DOORS:

LOCATIONS INCLUDE:

Unit entries, closets, bedroom, bathroom, mechanical closets, etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Minimum 1-3/8" wood or solid/ semi-solid core high-density fiberboard (HDF).

• Use flush thresholds for ease of tenants.

• Do not silicone / caulk metal frames to wall board because it affects future shimming as building settles.

• New Construction:

  • Solid doors should be used at family properties.

  • Hollow core doors are acceptable at senior properties.

• Rehab:

  • Replace doors in-kind (hollow or solid core depending on tenancy type), unless resident damage warrants upgrade to solid core. 

UNIT ENTRY DOOR from corridor:

• Preferred: Jeld-Wen or Mohawk smooth core wood door.

  • Alternate: Six panel solid core wood door with paint finish. If replacing individual units, finish TBD by Property Manager.

• Corridor doors must have adjustable (knock down) frames for future adjustments.

• Doors must comply with fire rating required by code.

  • Fire rating information should be included in door label. Contact basisofdesign@poah.org with questions.

• All doors to have peephole. See Door Hardware section below.

• Clear width of a door opening must be 32 inches minimum to satisfy Fair Housing Act Regulations

  • 32 inch clear width is achieved with a 36 inch wide door

• Weatherstrip all unit entrance doors using: 

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

UNIT INTERIOR DOORS:

BEDROOM:

• Preferred: Jeld-Wen or Mohawk 1-3/4" hinged solid core doors

• Clear width of a door opening must be 32 inches minimum to satisfy Fair Housing Act Regulations

  • 32 inch clear width is achieved with a 36 inch wide door

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

BATHROOM:

• Clear width of a door opening must be 32 inches minimum to satisfy Fair Housing Act Regulations

  • 32 inch clear width is achieved with a 36 inch wide door

• No raised threshold at bathroom doors. If possible, create a flush transition from hallway floor to bathroom floor.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

CLOSET:

• MAGIGLIDE Bifold Closet Door System.

  • MAGIGLIDE Bi-Fold Closet Door is the ONLY bi-fold closet door available today that meets the HUD Specification for “Heavy Duty Bi-Fold Closet Doors.” 

DOOR ACCESSORIES

PEEP HOLES:

• To be provided at building entry doors and unit doors. ADA units shall be provided with two (2) peep holes, one at standing height and one in accordance with the ADA standards.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

HARDWARE:

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIRED DETAILS:

• All public, common area and ADA unit doors shall be equipped with lever type hardware or hardware that meets ADA/UFAS design standards.

• Floor mounted door stops to be installed at all doors

• Finish: all hardware to be brushed aluminum, or satin chrome.

• Anti-pick latches with single action lever.

• Keying for common spaces and unit entries:

  • Key tree to be reviewed by POAHC.

  • No grand master key for dwelling units.

  • Include 4-5 cores as additional stock for unit entry doors to accommodate unit turns.

• Site staff to use HandyTrac key control system.

• Main building entries to be equipped with Knox Box rapid entry system for local fire department.

UNIT ENTRANCE (FROM EXTERIOR + FROM CORRIDOR):

• Doors shall be equipped with interlocking mortise lock sets. Operation of the lock set shall include to following features:

  • From exterior of unit entrance, key unlocks both dead latch and deadbolt.

  • From interior of unit entrance, turning knob disengages both dead latch and deadbolt at the same time.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

UNIT BEDROOMS, CLOSETS & PASSAGE DOORS:

• Use levered handles; no knobs.

• No locks.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

UNIT BATHROOM DOORS:

• Use levered handles; no knobs.

• Required: lock with "pin-hole" reset.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

UNIT MECHANICAL CLOSETS:

• Use levered handles; no knobs.

• Required: lock with key for site personnel only.

• Need to be secured and accessed by site personnel only.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

ATTIC HATCHES:

• Access to attic areas for maintenance and/or inspection shall be outside of the dwelling unit, where possible.

  • If inside, access doors will be insulated and furnished with key locks and fire rated where required.

storm doors:

• Unit entrance doors, which open directly to the exterior of the building, shall be equipped with storm doors with screens.

  • Storms and screens must be stored within the door and require no storage of panels during winter or summer.

  • Preferred: Larson Duratech surface - window and screen.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

door VARIANCE

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