Re: Electric Lock choice

["Bob Worthy" <securinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "J. Sloud" <jsloud@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > On Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:25:45 GMT, "Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> > in the United States, according to NFPA101 Life Safety Code, you must
> > have a REX motion.  Specifically it says that the door must
> > automatically release from the egress side as a person approaches.

Where does it state "automatically"? Sorta takes away from the crash bar
design. Many muni's are requiring the push buttons with the pneumatic delays
(mechanical)  in lieu of the electronic REX motions. Their fear is the
failure of the electronics (relays freezing up) and the door not opening.
Had to recently get a variance on a checkzit (sp) (VonDuprin) door release.
It is in an immigration holding facility and needed to have a 30 second
delay on the door. VonDuprin wouldn't touch it without a letter from the
fire marshall.

> > You also have to have a manual means of shunting power to the mag that
> > is clearly labeled "Push to Exit."  Nothing else meets code.  Period.

???

> > As for local AHJ's:  Doing what they say may not be enough.  Many
> > don't know crap, and you do not automatically remove yourself from
> > liability claims just because some local fire marshal said something
> > was okay.  At least get it in writing.

Yep!