The hand of a commercial door is always determined from the outside
It is important to specify the proper hand or swing of a door, for door replacement and proper choice of door hardware.
Door Handing Chart
Single Doors
LHR
Left Hand Reverse
(hinges on left, door swings out)
LH
Left Hand
(hinges on left, door swings in)
RH
Right Hand
(hinges on right, door swings in)
RHR
Right Hand Reverse
(hinges on right, door swings out)Double Doors
LHRA
Left Hand Reverse Active
(hinges on left, doors swing out)
LHA
Left Hand Active
(hinges on left, doors swing in)
RHA
Right Hand Active
(hinges on right, doors swing in)
RHRA
Right Hand Reverse Active
(hinges on right, doors swing out)Top and bottom flush bolts are typically installed inside of inactive doors. Flush bolts allow the inactive door to be secured when not in use.
Double Doors – Both Doors Active
Both Active
Push-Pull
Both Active
Vertical Rod Exit Devices
Both Active
Rim Exit Devices w/ Mullion