5 pounds 22 2 n maximum.
How to force open sliding door.
Sliding or folding doors.
The door shall be set in motion when subjected to a 30 pound 133 n force.
These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that hold the door or gate in a closed position.
The force for pushing or pulling open doors other than fire doors shall be as follows.
If the door doesn t need to go horizontal slightly less force is needed.
If there is any friction in the system slightly more force is needed.
Sliding or folding door.
Advisory 404 2 9 door and gate opening force.
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Some hardware can be added to a sliding door to make it more difficult to force open.
Reinforcing the sliding glass door.
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All in all it would be wise to design the system with a good amount of extra force.
The door shall swing to a full open position when subjected to a 15 pound 67 n force.
If the door has heavy bits at the outside edge more force is needed.
It may take more prying force to bend or pivot the latch or bracket far enough to release it.
Fire doors shall have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority.
A jimmy plate can be found at most hardware stores.
5 0 pounds 22 2 n maximum.
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It will likely result in the replacement of the latch and possibly the bracket but the door will be open.
Wiggle the door if it s stubborn to release the latch and bracket.