9.3
Do not use wood labeled fire doors in areas where they may be
subjected to heavy traffic or hard use, such as by carts, kitchen
equipment, etc., nor for pairs of opposite-swinging doors. In
these locations, use hollow metal labeled doors.
10.
EXIT DOOR LOCKS:
10.1
BUILDING ACCESS AND EGRESS DOORS (EXTERIOR)
a.
Unless a centrally controlled electromagnetic locking system
is used, provide exterior door locks that are controlled by
key on the outside but allow egress from inside by turning a
lever handle or depressing a panic bar.
b.
When requested by the medical center, equip all building
access and egress doors (pedestrian) with centrally
controlled, listed locking devices, i.e. an electromagnetic
locking system, meeting the requirements of Special Locking
Arrangements contained in Chapter 5 of NFPA 101, "Life Safety
Code". On the exterior side, provide locks that are
controlled by key.
1.
Locate a central door control and monitoring console in
the security service operations room or, if this is not
conveniently located for the purpose, at another location
as directed by the medical center. Install a second
monitoring-only panel in the Engineering Control Center if
requested by the medical center. An audible and visual
alarm will be activated at the control panels when an
individual attempts to exit through a door equipped with
an electromagnetic locking system.
2.
The A/E shall obtain the services of a security consultant
to design the exit door locking system. The consultant
shall coordinate the design with the station security
officials, especially where an existing system is in
place, to attempt to achieve compatibility.
10.2
STAIRWAY DOORS
a.
Exterior Exit Doors at Stairways: Design doors and hardware
for stairway exit doors leading directly to the exterior in
accordance with Paragraphs above, except that only panic
hardware may be used.
b.
Interior Stairway Doors: Provide interior stairway doors with
passage latch sets having inside and outside door handles free
at all times. Exceptions are where stairway doors are
required to be locked to prevent entrance into and elopement
from gero-psychiatric nursing unit areas.
10.3
ALARMS, BELLS, AND COMMUNICATORS ON DOORS: Alarms, bells, and
communicators are required on exit doors leading to the exterior
unless the medical center objects to their use at specific
locations.
11.
AUTOMATIC DOORS:
11.1
Design automatic doors to comply with the "Fire Protection Design
Manual" and Program Guide PG-18-14, "Room Finishes and Door
Schedule", and to operate manually in event of power failure.
Equip controls with safety devices for pedestrian protection.
Provide door operator controls and equipment that are easily
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