This illustrates why I disagree with “bending the rules” to allow non-code-compliant security devices to be used “after-hours.”  When the fire marshal agrees to something like this, the compromise would typically come with a qualifier that the device has to be removed while the building is occupied.  But people tend to forget, and the next thing you know the building is full of people and the emergency exits are not available for free egress.  And what about the potential for firefighters to be delayed or trapped by an unfamiliar security device?  This one is in Texas, so I’m sure we can get some feedback from one of my fire inspector friends on how things are done in the Lone Star State.

Restaurant Exit Door

Thank you to Dave Carter of Allegion for the photo!

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