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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 29.02.01.15" title_num="29" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="01" heading="Defect 69—Door Latch and Door Handle (Not Applicable to Motorcycles or Trailers).">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A door latch and door handle shall be inspected for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Operation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ability to work freely and cleared of obstruction; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Ability to hold the door tightly closed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Electric push button or ring and cable means of opening the door are acceptable provided they are readily accessible.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Do not certify if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The door handles are missing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The latches are inoperative;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The door has broken hinges;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The doors are wired or held closed by any means not equivalent to the original design.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>