Fire Code Friday: Electrically Controlled Egress Assemblies
by Stacey Simmons
TGIFire Code Friday! Not sure how to incorporate electric locks into your building while complying with Code? NFPA 101 (7.2.1.5.6) states that electric locks in the means of egress may be listed hardware, as long as the installed hardware requires the use of only one hand to egress and loss of power to the hardware unlocks the electric lock. Still have questions? We are here for you! 703-525-1436
Not sure how to incorporate electric locks into your building while complying with Code? NFPA 101 (7.2.1.5.6) states that electric locks in the means of egress may be listed hardware, as long as the installed hardware requires the use of only one hand to egress and loss of power to the hardware unlocks the electric lock. Still have questions? We are here for you! 703-525-1436