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Decoded: Model Code Changes for Delayed Egress Locking Systems

The code requirements addressing delayed egress have evolved since they were first introduced in the 1981 edition of NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, and that evolution continues with the 2018 editions of both NFPA 101 and the International Building Code (IBC).

By |2021-07-27T13:52:04-04:00May 24th, 2018|Articles, Electrified Hardware, Means of Egress|0 Comments

Decoded: Alterations to Fire Door Assemblies

You may remember that I'm working on a series of online code classes, which will be available early in 2018.  To support those classes, I am updating some of my past Decoded articles to include revisions from new editions of the codes and standards.  Here is the latest information regarding alterations of fire door assemblies.

By |2022-03-21T22:48:29-04:00October 19th, 2017|Articles, Doors & Frames, FDAI, Fire Doors|49 Comments

Decoded: Securing Parking Garages (September 2017)

Without proper planning, parking garages can present security and life-safety challenges. People who are authorized to use the parking area – or unauthorized people who are able to enter an open parking garage – may attempt to gain access to other floors of the building...

Decoded: Dwelling Unit & Sleeping Unit Entrance Doors

According to the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, most doors in a means of egress are required to unlatch with one releasing operation. One exception to this rule is when a door leads to a residential dwelling unit or sleeping unit...

By |2021-07-01T17:19:21-04:00September 15th, 2016|Articles, Fire Doors, Locks & Keys, Means of Egress|3 Comments

Decoded: Changes to the Life Safety Code for Health Care Occupancies (July 2016)

In case you haven't noticed, there is an interesting conversation happening on my post from earlier in the week about classroom barricade devices. If you have something informative to add in response to the manufacturers of these products...

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