Prior to licensing, exiting mechanisms on gates from a licensed outdoor play area to unlicensed space must be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching mechanism (shuts automatically when released from an individual’s control). A gate that is not an emergency exit must be locked or self-closing and self-latching.
0145(11) The Licensor observed that the self-latching mechanism was not functioning properly due to the gate shifting sideways, allowing the gate door to remain unsecured and unlocked. The Licensor demonstrated that when the gate is pushed forward into proper alignment, it self-latches correctly. However, without adequate support to prevent the gate from bending sideways, the gate door becomes difficult to open, which may impede exit access during an emergency evacuation. Risk Verified Corrected WAC/RCW