Hal Kelton of DOORDATA Solutions sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photos, taken in a school. At first glance you might be thinking that the door shouldn’t be disguised by the mural/decal, but this is the access side of the door, not the egress side. From a code standpoint, I don’t see a problem with the door being hidden, but I think it would be pretty confusing if this door is intended to be used to enter the space.
One issue I do see is that this is a fire door assembly (Hal told me), and I have not seen any decals or films that are listed for use on a fire door; if you have seen any, leave a comment! I don’t know of any fire door listings that prohibit painting a fire door, so I don’t think a painted mural would void any listings.
The other problem is one of my pet peeves…why is the closer on the most visible side of the door??
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The closer!!!!! What were they thinking? UGGGGGG!!!!
I take it is not an exit, “”” going in. “” because of the way the door swings
And no exit sign seen on the mural side
Correct – it’s the access side of the door, not the egress side.
– Lori
This is one time your “pet peeve” paid off, as you would never find that door opening without the closer screaming at you.
Haha – that’s true, Bob!
– Lori
So if that is not the exit side,,,, does the code section apply?? Is the mural legal in this case???
Doors in the means of egress shall be readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors. Mirrors or similar reflecting materials shall not be used on means of egress doors. Means of egress doors shall not be concealed by curtains, drapes, decorations or similar materials.
Hi Charles –
My interpretation is that a mural on the access side is ok because from this side it is not a door in a means of egress. What do you think?
– Lori
Agree. The mural is on the non egress side