Accessibility

Egress Through Automatic Sliding Doors

Although there is a section in the I-Codes dedicated to automatic doors, this section does not address the hardware used for security and egress. Locks for automatic sliding doors are covered in other sections of the model codes.

Accessibility Requirements for Operable Hardware and Door Control Devices

In this article for Door Security + Safety, I have used information from various sources to support interpretations of the intent of the accessibility standards.  If you have anything to add, leave a comment asap!

Decoded: Current Requirements of the I-Codes for Classroom Door Locks

As I mentioned last month, my Decoded column has a new question-and-answer format. This month's question: "How do the changes made to the 2018 and 2021 I-Codes affect the requirements for locks installed on classroom doors?"

Locksmith Ledger: Five Code Considerations for Multifamily Residential Buildings

Many doors have to meet multiple sets of code requirements, for code-compliant egress, fire protection, and accessibility.  There are dozens of applicable mandates that apply to door openings in a multifamily residential building; here are five to consider...

Decoded: Approved Changes and Clarifications to the 2024 International Building Code

My latest Decoded article, published in the January/February issue of Door Security + Safety, addresses upcoming changes to the 2024 I-Codes. I covered additional changes affecting electrified hardware in a previous article. 

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