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TIL building codes in South Florida require exterior doors to swing outwards because it offers better protection against hurricanes. It was enacted after Hurricane Andrew.
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Most occupancies already require this nationwide based on fire code. Residential buildings are the exception, which is what OP is referencing.
It’s also better against home invasions. Hard to kick in a door that swings at you. You can yank the knob off if you want.
Moved to FL somewhat recently, and TIL this. Literally hadn’t noticed the difference, but it’s true.
Up north, I’d always had a storm/screen door, so you kind of had to open one door inward (main door) and one door outward (storm door) at the same time. I don’t have a storm door down here, and now I’m wondering if your “main” door opens outward, maybe you *can’t* have a storm door at all?
Interesting….
In Canada, doors swing into the building, because it’s difficult to open a door when 4 ft of snow drops overnight.
Mind you, climate change may solve that.
Wait… does this mean the screen door goes on the *inside?*
You get the show!!!
Also, facilities leaving if there is a fire. See Great White.
That’s veryhelpful!!