{"id":732,"date":"2013-08-12T09:49:49","date_gmt":"2013-08-12T09:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/?p=732"},"modified":"2023-08-26T13:42:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T13:42:32","slug":"access-controlled-egress-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shared4.info\/buildingcodes\/access-controlled-egress-door\/","title":{"rendered":"Access Controlled Egress Door"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"yellow\">\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>OCCUPANCY TYPE<br \/>\n(new building)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\"><strong>CODE REF.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>ACCESS-CONTROLLED EGRESS DOOR REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>AMBULATORY<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">()<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>ASSEMBLY<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(12.2.2.2.5, and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-control egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2 (Except when the building is occupied, the locking system shall be disabled).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>BUSINESS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(38.2.2.2.5, and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>EDUCATIONAL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(14.2.2.2.3, and 7.2.1.6)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows special locking arrangements in accordance with 7.2.1.6.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>HEALTHCARE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(18.2.2.2.4(3), and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>ONE &amp; TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(24.2.2.2.2, and 7.2.1.6.1)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>HOTELS AND DORMITORIES<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(28.2.2.2.3, and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>APARTMENTS<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(30.2.2.2.3, and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>MERCANTILE<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(36.2.2.2.5, and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2 in buildings protected throughout by a supervised fire detection system or an approved sprinkler system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>INDUSTRIAL<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(40.2.2.2.3, and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\"><strong>STORAGE<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\">(42.2.2.2.3, and 7.2.1.6.2)<\/td>\n<td id=\"side-bar1\" align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"40%\">allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 20px;\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1106918897076625\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Display Ads Square --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1106918897076625\" data-ad-slot=\"4384743501\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Access_control_door_wiring.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"decoded shrinkToFit\" src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/1\/10\/Access_control_door_wiring.png\" alt=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/1\/10\/Access_control_door_wiring.png\" width=\"336\"><\/a><br \/>\nimage source: <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Access_control_door_wiring.png\">wikipedia.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Access Controlled Doors are electronically controlled by an access controller combined with some form of reader to identify people by their &#8216;credentials&#8217;. This may be a keypad, a card reader or a biometric reader. Together, the access controller and the reader provide the ability to identify an individual and authorize or deny entry to them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A-C-Doors shall unlock by an approved <strong>sensor<\/strong> that detects an approaching occupant on the egress side of the door.<\/li>\n<li>A-C-Doors shall unlock on<strong> loss of power<\/strong> to the sensor and\/or on loss of power to the access control <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">system<\/span> that locks the door.<\/li>\n<li>A-C-Doors shall unlock by manual release button on wall adjacent to the door. Button to be readily accessible and clearly identified with signage that reads: <strong>PUSH TO EXIT.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A-C-Door unlocks on activation of building fire protective signalling system, any smoke\/fire detection system, and\/or sprinkler system. Doors to remain unlocked until protective system is reset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access-Controlled Egress Doors are allowed only as stated in the occupancy chapters in the table<\/strong> below;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.securitron.com\/Other\/Securitron\/Documents\/New_IBC-IFC_Code_Language.pdf\">Securitron.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Notes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Code Reference used is NFPA-101 2012 edition unless otherwise noted.<\/li>\n<li>These information is not complete and intended to be used as quick references only, always refer to NFPA or your local codes for complete information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about access-controlled egress doors and their requirements for various occupancy types. Find out how these doors function and unlock in different situations. 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