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An arrow lock is metal and rectangular, measuring 2.005 in × 3.566 in × 0.620 in (50.9 mm × 90.6 mm × 15.7 mm) with a keyhole in the center. [2] When the user turns the key, a metal bar that normally protrudes from one side is moved through the lock to the other side.
Most mag lock designs would not meet current fire codes as the primary means of securing a fire listed door to a frame. [1] Because of this, many commercial doors (this typically does not apply to private residences) are moving over to stand-alone locks, or electric locks installed under a Certified Personnel Program. [further explanation needed]
A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for construction objects such as buildings and non-building structures. Buildings must conform to the code to obtain planning permission, usually from a local council.
NFPA 80 allows a maximum door undercut of 3/4 inch, however fire doors are tested with smaller clearances in accordance with NFPA 252. [6] Corridors have a fire rating of one hour or less, and the fire doors in them are required by code to have a fire rating of 1/2 or 1/3 hour, the intent of which is mainly to restrict smoke travel. [7]
Wall-mounted electromagnetic door holder securing a door in the open position. An electromagnetic door holder (electromagnetic door holder and release or hold-open device, sometimes informally called a mag hold open or electric doorstop) is a simple electromechanical mechanism which can be used to hold a fire door or security door open until given a signal to release.
Metal fire-resistance rated door with a lockset consisting of a locking latch bolt operated by lever handle with an escutcheon that encompasses the locking mechanism.. A lockset (alternatively lock set) is the hardware and components that make up the locking or latching mechanism that can usually be found on a door or other hinged object but can also include sliding doors and dividers. [1]
A Knox vault in an academic building A Knox KeySecure, attached inside the cab of a fire engine, holds a high-security key [broken anchor] to open KnoxBox key boxes in the area. A Knox Box is a small, wall-mounted safe that holds building keys for fire departments , emergency medical services , and sometimes police to retrieve in emergency ...
This button usually has a timer that, once the button is pressed, keeps the lock unlocked for either 15 or 30 seconds in accordance with NFPA fire codes. Additionally a second release is required by fire code. [5] Either a motion sensor or crash bar with internal switch is used to unlock the door on the egress side of the door automatically.