Mechanical Room Access - The Building Code Forum
Oct 17, 2009 · What is required by code for access to mechanical rooms? Are multiple access points/forms of egress required for rooms of certain size or is one door always code compliant?
Code Implications for Mechanical Hardware - Locksmith Ledger
Aug 4, 2014 · Holes that are left when hardware is removed must be filled with steel fasteners or the same material as the door or frame. Fire door assemblies must have an active latchbolt, to …
Quick Code Q&A: Door Hardware Exceptions – Quick Code Q&A
Jul 10, 2023 · For example, both the International Building Code and National Fire Protection Association codes allow entrance doors serving dwelling units and sleeping units in residential …
Code Implications for Mechanical Hardware
Jun 9, 2014 · Holes that are left when hardware is removed must be filled with steel fasteners or the same material as the door or frame. Also keep in mind that fire door assemblies must have …
Fire Door Inspection - Top 10 Deficiencies - I Dig Hardware
Oct 5, 2012 · A mechanical hold-open feature in a door closer and other types of hold-opens such as wedges, hooks, and overhead holders are not allowed for fire doors either. An automatic …
Common Door Violations Found in Businesses - The Flying …
Check for these common code violations and correct the problem before you get cited, or someone gets seriously hurt. All exits must remain clear and cannot be blocked (even for a …
FAQs • I’ve heard that thumb-turn style door locks are illeg
Thumb-turn style locks are only allowed on exit doors if thumb-turn lever is large enough to allow operation without using fingers (which is to say that pinching or grasping is not required to …
Door Hardware 101: Guide to Mechanical & Electrified Hardware
There are four main steps to specifying door hardware: (1) hang the door, (2) secure the door, (3) control the door and (4) protect the door. This guide will explain some of the key terms used in …
Mechanical Exit Devices 101 - Locksmith Ledger
Nov 2, 2015 · When mounted on the inside of a door to block entry to a protected premises, the Seco-Larm Modern Flat Rim-Type Exit Device SD-962AR-36M securely locks the door from …
Panic Hardware for Doors | Is Panic Hardware Required?
In order to determine if a door requires panic hardware, we will be looking at Section 1010 of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) which outlines when panic hardware is required. This …