Casey Cohorst of Allegion sent me this photo, and although at first glance I was Wordless, I’m wondering…what would you do? On the other side of this door is an unoccupied roof, four feet down from the occupied space.
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I have seen a heavy use of Safe Yellow Chevrons and paints and industrial gates (swinging inward)along with a stand alone battery powered alarm for a full story drop. The architect was leaving nothing to chance!
well, the padlock and chain will limit the opening of that door.
Since it’s not an emergency exit, or in the path of egress, then the chain is probably necessary. Now, if there is an EXIT sign above the door, then I’m wordless)
What would I do ..????
Remove the door or panic exit device. Signage to state Roof access only by authorized personnel… surface bolts .caution signs etc
The same stuff that we have to put in blind elevator hoistways.
It shall be unlocked from the landing side only through the use of a cylinder-type lock, having not less than five pins or five discs. The cylinder lock shall (1) not be unlocked by any key that will open any other lock or device used for any purpose in the building (2) be so designed that the key shall be removable only in the locked position (g) It shall be openable from the hoistway side without the use of a key. (h) The key shall be of Group 1 Security (see Section 8.1). This key shall also be made available to emergency personnel during an emergency. (i) A hinged self-closing barrier independent of the door shall be installed horizontally across the entrance on the hoistway side at a height of 1 070 mm (42 in.). The barrier shall not open into the hoistway.
Very simple – you don’t ever design something like this. It is not enough to provide signage, it’s a bad accident waiting to happen. Include a landing and stair/ladder at the other stair or find another place for roof access that is safe.
If this is for rooftop access only, a cylinder-to-cylinder deadbolt would be preferable in my opinion.
Lacking an exit sign or a pull station most likely is not an exit so the need for a panic bar is questionable. Definitely a text book case for a missing “NO EXIT” sign.
Unfortunately building maintenance staff often need to deal with these kinds of unsafe oversights from the design and construction. I do have to wonder how this door is safely secured when the maintenance staff is actually working out on the roof???
Just put steps on the other side of the door.