No Additonal Locking Devices On Exit Doors

Concerning section 1910 36 b 4 we are recommending a proposed rule making that would amend the subparagraph to permit the installation of locking devices on doors in a means of egress.

No additonal locking devices on exit doors.

I have a string of cap projects in which architects are requiring exit devices on the doors from the classrooms to the hallway and on the doors from the classroom to the exterior. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors. I am struggling with a similar situation. As discussed with customer 4 doors access control systems 110v power box fire alarm control board metal keypad reader electric strike lock for push panic bar exit device emergency door 559 99 dc12v nc no door exit release button switch panel led light for door access control system.

Some exit only doors will also have a keyed lock cylinder on the exterior side of the door that would retract the latch mechanism when the key is turned. According to the life safety code egress doors must require no more than one latch and or lock releasing operation residential dwelling units can have two operations or three if existing to be opened and the releasing mechanism must be apparent under all lighting conditions including the dark. Any sort of obstruction like drapery posters or anything else is expressly forbidden. The following lettered answers conform to your lettered questions pertaining to section 1910 36 b 4.

Although mortise lock exit devices can be installed onto single door openings the mortise lock exit device is often installed onto the active leaf of a pair of doors. I then have a low voltage guy coming in and adding a mag lock to these doors with exits. A currently yes. Exit route doors must be free of any device or alarm that could restrict emergency use of the.

The inactive leaf can have a vertical rod exit device or flush bolts that secure the pair of doors within the opening if there is no mullion. Any sort of obstruction like drapery posters or anything else is expressly forbidden. No additional locking device deadlock chain padlock hasp etc may be installed on a door required to have a panic device and panic hardware may not be equipped with any device that prevents the release of the latch when the touch pad or cross bar is pressed. In one instance the panic device can be used as an exit only.

There will typically be no reentry through this doorway.