Short Description

A privacy indicator designed to be fitted to a sliding door which slides
into the wall cavity. Operates by a divided tongue which "explodes"
sideways into latch on turning bolt.

More Details

Turn Bolt
25mm long and 12mm deep, and turns with light pressure.
Turn with cross bar may replace standard snib
Finish
Satin chrome. Other finishes to order.

Available from architectural hardware suppliers.
Supplier's Reference: Astra-SIB - Sliding door bolt. Astra SIB-FK1 - sliding door indicator with safety release knurled turnknob.

*It has an emergency release slot which can be turned with a coin, nail file, etc.
*Option of safety release knob on exterior fitting.

Place Of Manufacture

BLACK & DECKER (VIC)
Australian Made

Standards

For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Australian Standard(s).

For public buildings and any facility which must comply with AS1428.1:
AS 1428.1 - Design for Access and mobility, Part1: New building work" is the relevant standard which includes specifications on door controls in Section 11.

"The door handle and related hardware shall be of the type that allows the door to be opened with one hand.
Note:
1 Lever handles are preferred because doorknobs do not provide an adequate grip for people with hand impairment.
2 The handle should be such that the hand of a person who cannot grip will not slip from the handle during the operation of the latch.
3 Knobs on bolts and snibs should be designed so that they provide an easy grip for the hand.
4 In certain situations, compliance with this item may necessitate the use of sliding or power-assisted doors.
Where lever handles are provided the clearance between the handles and the back plate or door face at the centre of the handle shall be not less than 35mm and not more than 45mm. "(AS1428.1-2001)

Clause 10.2.10 WC Doors, includes the following requirement:
"Doors shall be provided with an in-use indicator and a bolt or catch, anD shall be openable from the outside in an emergency."