TGIF, it’s #FireCodeFriday! Do any of your 🔥🔥 doors have pivots? NFPA 80 6.4 requires a top, bottom and intermediate pivot for doors up to 90″. Doors must include an additional pivot for each additional 30″ of height. We’re here to help with fire and life safety questions!
TGIF! It’s Fire Code Friday and we have a great “As Seen In The Field” example this week. The pictured exit sign should probably be hanging above a door to help guide people outside in case of emergency. If you have fire code questions, we’re here to help!
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TGIFire Code Friday! Today we look at NFPA 80 (6.4.4): Fire exit hardware must be labeled for both fire and panic. The label must be permanently attached and must include serial number and manufacturer’s name and type of approval. Do NOT remove or paint over these labels! Labels are reviewed during inspection so this is […]
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Exit devices are an integral piece of hardware for life safety. The door can be locked to those on the outside, providing security, while allowing single-motion egress from the inside, providing safe passage out of the building in case of fire or emergency. This door is a clearly labeled exit in a hotel so it’s […]
Per NFPA 80 (6.4.7), astragals may not inhibit free use of either leaf when located in a means of egress. This photo, for example, would not meet code because both doors cannot be opened independently. Questions or concerns? We are here to assist you!
TGIFire Code Friday! You are likely familiar with the basics of panic hardware (NFPA 101 7.2.1.7), but there are a few very important details to keep in mind.1. The actuating portion of the device must be at least half the width of the door.2. The device must be mounted between 34-48 inches above the finished […]
Manual, key-operated locks are the most common type of security device used to regulate door entrances. Despite advancements in lock technology, standard locks are vulnerable to picking or drilling. To solve the weaknesses of standard locks, “high-security” locks were developed and offer the following benefits: Patented or Restricted Keys: High-security locks require that duplicate keys are […]
TGIFire Code Friday! What good are fire rated doors and hardware if smoke and fire can sneak through gaps? NFPA 80 provides the required measurements that prevent those gaps to allow fire to spread. Clearance under the bottom of the door (4.8.4) can be no more than 3/4 inch. Clearance between the door and frame […]