For those who deal with these “hazardous materials storage cabinets,” we have seen some new design requirements over the past couple of code cycles. A lot of codes began requiring “self-closing” doors on these cabinets; however, we can go back to the 2012 edition of the IFC and find this requirement. And now the IFC is leading again, with its 2024 edition requiring BOTH “self-closing” doors as well as…
“Self-Latching doors”
Emphasis by me
5003.8.7.2 Doors.
Doors shall be well fitted, self-closing and equipped with a self-latching device.