I'm not sure this happens always or just in certain location...
Zombies not always follow you through an open door....
I ran away from an aggro in elektrochurch... (wanted to trap him hinside) when I was inside the zombie couldnt go through the open door
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=458962482
I've been told zombie could walk inside firestations... didnt check tough {F31978}