övrentingångar

Övrentingångar is a Swedish term used in building planning and facility management to refer to entrances on a property that are not the main entry. They can include back doors, side doors, service entrances, delivery doors, staff entrances, and emergency exits. The term emphasizes the existence of multiple access points to a building and is commonly used in architectural drawings, floor plans, and evacuation diagrams.

Role and use: In planning and operations, övrentingångar are considered when organizing circulation, accessibility, and safety. They provide alternative access for staff, deliveries, and service operations and form part of the building's evacuation routes and security zoning. In multi-tenant and public buildings, they help separate different user groups (customers, employees, maintenance) to improve efficiency and safety.

Design and regulation: In Sweden, building regulations require that all entrances be safe, clearly labeled, and accessible. Övrentingångar should be integrated into the overall safety strategy, well lit, weather-protected if needed, and equipped with appropriate door hardware and egress lighting. They may be subject to security controls and restricted access as appropriate for their function. Regular maintenance keeps thresholds, seals, and sensors functional, and signage should indicate the direction to the main entrance and to authorized areas.

Etymology and usage: The word övrentingångar comes from övriga (other) and ingångar (entrances). It is primarily used in Swedish-language contexts and in international discussions of architecture and facility management when referencing non-main entrances.

See also: entrance, exit, emergency exit, accessibility.