Question

The minimum width for __________ doors ____________ doors and doors in public building such as hospitals, library, etc., are 800 mm, 1 m and 1.2 meters respectively.

(a) Internal, External

(b) External, Internal

(c) Internal, Main

(d) External, Main

This question was addressed to me in class test.

The origin of the question is Components of a Door in section Doors, Windows and Ventilators of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Internal, External

Best explanation: Regarding height and width of a door, the general rule followed in India is as follows – Height = width + 1 m to 1.2 m approx. & WidthWidth = 0.4 to 0.6 of height.