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Doors in series

Doors in series must be spaced at least 48" apart. Disregarding exceptions for power doors in tandem or residential storm doors, how long must the space between two 36" doors swinging in the same direction be? (One door swings into the space and the next door swings out of the space.)

AnswerAt least seven (7) feet in length.

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