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they can be locked back against the wall in such a manner as to require a key to release them. When locked back they shall not form an obstruction.
(9) Automatic bolts on external gates shall be of a specially strong type and the working parts shall be of a metal not liable to corrosion.
(10) Door handles or other door fittings shall not project into exitways more than 2 inches when the doors are open or closed.
(11) Internal exit doors shall be made to swing or to open in the direction of exit and shall not be fitted with any fastenings other than automatic bolts.
(12) Revolving doors shall not be provided. Roll-up shutters or collapsible gates shall not be provided without the consent in writing of the licensing authority.
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24. (1) Collapsible gates or rolling shutters shall not be installed in entrances or exits without the consent in writing of the licensing authority, and any such gates or shutters which may be installed shall be opened to allow full width and necessary height of exitway before the admission of the public and shall be kept locked in that position during the whole of the time that the public are on the premises.
(2) Locks, monkey-tail, flush or barrel bolts, or locking bars or other obstructions to exit, other than such as are permitted by this regulation, shall not be fitted on such gates or shutters.
25. (1) Any barriers which may be provided for checking or controlling admission shall be arranged so that the portions immediately in the line of exit open automatically upon pressure being applied in the direction of exit and so as not to reduce the width of the exitway. All such barriers shall be shown on the plans submitted.
(2) Rope barriers shall be fitted with automatic catches or slip connexions and shall be arranged so as not to trail on the floor when parted and the fittings shall not project into the gangway or exitway.
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