Push plates instead of handles

[Guest TerryFerg]

Hi I was wondering if we are allowed a push plate rather than a handle on one of the sides of a fire door.This is due to high traffic going through that door?

[Tom Sutton]

Yes it sounds acceptable the rule of thumb is " When the building/premises is occupied all doors required for means of escape should be easily openable with out the use of a key and openable with one action" a push pad will achieve this.