The minimum distance of the centre of switches and devices to control doors or windows, etc, shall be 600 mm from any internal corner or any projecting element (see Fig. 64) and the recommended distance is 700 mm.
Controls for powered door openers to hinged doors should be located so that the doors do not interfere with wheelchairs, canes, mobility aids, etc. Controls for powered door openers to hinged doors should be located at a minimum of 1 000 mm from the swing of the arc of the door so that the door is clear of people in wheelchairs, scooters or other assistive devices (see Fig. 65). The opening time shall be sufficient for a person using wheelchair or assisting devices to pass through the door safely before it closes.