Means of Egress · IBC 2021 §1010.1.3
Egress Door Unlatch and Opening Forces
Force diagram: 15 lbf push or pull and 28 in-lb rotation to unlatch, 5 lbf to open interior swinging doors, 30 lbf to start and 15 lbf to full open for other and fire-rated doors.. Referenced to IBC 2021 §1010.1.3.
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