One door is 1980mm high with the centre of the handle at 1040mm from the bottom of the door and 1060mm from the floor when the door is shut.
Uk building regulations door handle height.
The other is 1965mm high with the handle at 1015mm from door and floor.
At least 0 33 square metres and at least 450mm high and 450mm wide.
Most doors for home installation are 80 inches tall and door handles are generally placed on the door three feet from the floor.
The code requires that the height of a doorknob above the floor is approximately between 34 and 48 inches.
Building regulations for access to and use of buildings in dwellings and buildings other than dwellings and provides a baseline for accessibility in the built environment.
Personally i think it looks weird.
Fire escape windows must provide an unobstructed opening of at least 0 33m with a minimum dimension of 450mm in height or width.
This height is measured from a finished floor.
The international building code also requires all projections into a hallway doorway or other means of access to have a handle that fits a wheelchair use.
Below is a list giving general view as to when safety glazing is required.
Within any glazed door up to 1500mm from floor level.
Both handles are 80mm above the top of the cross rail and they both feel too high when i use them.
External fire exit doors.
See diagram 5 1 in approved document k for more information.
Understanding building regulations and door handles by nick dardalis it is accepted by the construction industry architects and reputable installers that when it comes to doors for public buildings commercial doors are the most suitable and fit for purpose product.
Approved document b download.