Know Your Codes

by Lori Greene
Created: August 2, 2012

In-depth on IBC and NFPA requirements for certain access control hardware

Electromagnetic locks can be released by a door-mounted device, such as panic hardware, touch-sense bar or switch.
Electromagnetic locks can be released by a door-mounted device, such as panic hardware, touch-sense bar or switch.
Delayed egress locks are designed to delay the door from unlocking for 15 seconds and, then, allow free egress.
Delayed egress locks are designed to delay the door from unlocking for 15 seconds and, then, allow free egress.
NFPA 80 is the standard for “Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives”.
NFPA 80 is the standard for “Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives”.

Lori Greene, AHC/CDR, CCPR, FDAI, is Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies manager of codes and resources. Visit her blog atwww.iDigHardware.com.Visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10215684 for more information.

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