Code publications define panic hardware as a door latching assembly incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the application of a force.
Exit door hardware requirements.
When panic hardware is used on fire doors it must be fire exit hardware that has been tested per ul 10c positive pressure fire tests of door assemblies or another fire test standard and the.
Each fire door including its frame and hardware must be listed or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
Panic hardware cannot be used on a fire door because of the danger of trapping people inside during a fire.
Door lock heights on exit doors fire doors path of travel doors and disabled access doors now have a standardised lock height of 900mm 1100mm.
One simple single motion shall open the door.
Purpose all exit doors shall be easily opened from the interior without the use of a key combination or any special knowledge or effort.
Means of egress exit hardware requirements town of brighton office of the fire marshal october 2018.
Nfpa emergency exit door requirements for marking.
Subsequently place these exit signs only on emergency exit doors and doors leading to an exit.
Fire doors must only be fitted with door hardware fire rated in accordance with.
It will need distinctive colors and easily seen or reflectable when facing the path of egress.
And in addition lit by a reliable light source.
The ibc 2006 and 2009 editions requires panic hardware and or fire exit hardware on egress doors with an occupant load of 50 people or more in the following.
An opening into an exit must be protected by a self closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency upon the sounding of a fire alarm or employee alarm system.
All exit paths must have a clearly recognizable exit sign.
Sometimes panic hardware is called fire exit hardware or they may be referred to as egress doors.
The exception being locks in childcare facilities which may be 1500mm 1650mm high as necessary.
Basically if a door doesn t have a lock with a push pull or a latch the door is not legally required to need panic hardware.
The use of panic hardware and or fire exit hardware is required by the international building code ibc and nfpa 101 the life safety code depending on which code and which edition of the code is being referenced.