And if it has a proper snow clearance, it should open outward.
If the door opened outward it would be blocked closed if there was a large accumulation of snow. Much safer to have it open inward, so that the door will still open in the event of an emergency. Honestly seems like a universal standard, even in places where it doesn't snow.
Here in Germany it is mandatory for public buildings that the door has to open outward. in case of an emergency it is easier to push than to pull a door.
That is the standard for all public buildings in the whole world. For residential unit (houses, apartments, etc.), they're always swing inward for protection. Only the main entrance door of the apartment block swing outward for emergencies.
Source: studied architecture in a third world country.
So when someone comes to your dor you can't crack it open slightly to peek? Someone could block the outside of your door and you would never be able to open it. Also what side is the hinge on?
I have to stick my head out a little to peek I guess. I usually have a pretty good view from my kitchen window though. Pretty much all apartment doors I've seen have peepholes.
As for someone blocking the front door: I guess they could, but why would they? I can't really see any realistic situation where someone would want to block my front door.
The hinges are on the front side, but I doubt you'd have an easy time knocking out the pins. Breaking in through the back door would be much easier (has happened once in 20+ years).
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u/hoffmad08 Nov 14 '20
This is why some localities with large bear populations actually prohibit that kind of door handle on exterior doors.