Just noticed that. Also, now that I’m home; my patio swings out as well… Could have sworn it was the other way. (I don’t use it ever really)
With some more thought; I’m pretty sure it’s not considered an exit, and instead swings out to prevent the door being blocked from inside trapping someone out there. Similar to an interior room.
Escaping from the patio is more of a priority than exiting the unit onto the patio with no direct escape. This probably changes for patios that are also fire escapes with ladders/stairs.
The ground floor units in my building do open inwards, while all the upper floors open outwards.
Just noticed that. Also, now that I’m home; my patio swings out as well… Could have sworn it was the other way. (I don’t use it ever really)
With some more thought; I’m pretty sure it’s not considered an exit, and instead swings out to prevent the door being blocked from inside trapping someone out there. Similar to an interior room.
Escaping from the patio is more of a priority than exiting the unit onto the patio with no direct escape. This probably changes for patios that are also fire escapes with ladders/stairs.
The ground floor units in my building do open inwards, while all the upper floors open outwards.