Cal. Civ. Code § 107
Entrance doors
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§ 107. Entrance doors. Every door giving access to an entrance hall from outside the dwelling shall contain at least five square feet of glazed surface. Every such door shall open outwardly. The width of every such door shall be at least forty-four inches. However, when double doors are provided each of the doors separately shall be at least two feet six inches.
New York Multiple Residence Law § 107 sets minimum physical standards for exterior entrance doors leading into a dwelling's entrance hall. Each such door must include at least five square feet of glazed (glass) surface, must swing outward, and must be at least forty-four inches wide. If double doors are used instead, each individual door in the pair must be at least two feet six inches wide.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 107 generally ensure that any exterior door opening into an entrance hall meets all three requirements: a minimum of five square feet of glazed surface, outward-swinging operation, and a width of at least forty-four inches. Where double doors are installed, compliant operators verify that each door panel is individually at least two feet six inches wide. Routine inspections of entrance door hardware, glazing, and swing direction help operators maintain ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 107, tenants living in covered multiple residences have an interest in entrance doors that meet the law's glazing, width, and outward-swing requirements. If an entrance door appears to fall short of these standards, tenants may document the condition and consider reporting it to the local housing or building code enforcement agency. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand whether § 107 applies to their building and what general options exist for addressing a potential violation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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