pberlemont 0 Posted November 6, 2011 I need to know were to find the codes in nfpa 101 related to maglocks. Been looking for an hour and still cant find it and I know its there. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kjwalker01 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Most of the municpalities that I deal with in North Texas reference the Commercial Building Code. Specifically, section 1008.1.3.4 (IIRC). The Commercial Fire code duplicates this code (or the other way around). Certain cities, such as Dallas, actually publish their own amendments to the CBC/CFC. Now, here is some unsolicited advice on Maglocks. Don't use them. Unless it is a herculite-type glass door, or a double-door where code won't allow one side to be pinned in the locked position, you're doing your customer a huge disservice by using them. Door strikes and Electrified Crash Bars are much more secure, and much safer from a life-safety standpoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fa chris 0 Posted November 7, 2011 There's a lot of places which reference access control in general (not specifically mag locks), but look at Chapter 7 (of the '09 edition), check the appendixes for examples. (A.7.2.1.5.9) 7.2.1.5 Locks, Latches, and Alarm Devices. ...... 7.2.1.5.5 Electrically Controlled Egress Door Assemblies. Door assemblies in the means of egress shall be permitted to be electrically locked if equipped with approved, listed hardware that incorporates a built-in switch, provided that the following conditions are met: (1) The hardware for occupant release of the lock is affixed to the door leaf. (2) The hardware has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated in the direction of egress. (3) The hardware is capable of being operated with one hand in the direction of egress. (4) Operation of the hardware interrupts the power supply directly to the electric lock and unlocks the door assembly in the direction of egress. (5) Loss of power to the hardware automatically unlocks the door assembly in the direction of egress. There's exceptions for institutions and healthcare. It's usually easiest to call the AHJ to see what they want. What exactly do you need it for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
