ONLINE VERSIONProtection against impact from and trapping by doorsK6Requirement K6: Protection against impact from and trapping by doors This approved document deals with the following requirement from Part K of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010. RequirementsRequirement Limits on applicationProtection against impact from and trapping by doorsK6.—(1) Provision shall be made to prevent any door or Requirement K6 does not apply to: gate:(a) dwellings, or (a) which slides or opens upwards, from falling (b) any door or gate which is part of a lift.onto any person; and (b) which is powered, from trapping any person.(2) Provision shall be made for powered doors and gates to be opened in the event of a power failure.(3) Provision shall be made to ensure a clear view of the space on either side of a swing door or gate.Performance In the Secretary of State’s view, you can meet requirement K6 if you take measures to prevent the opening and closing of doors and gates presenting a safety hazard.Building Regulations 2010 Approved Docu Approved Docu Approved Docu Approved Document K, 2013 edition 47ONLINE VERSIONONLINE VERSIONONLINE VERSION