24 175244 ALT

Project Description

In accordance with Sentences 3.3.2.6.(1), 3.4.6.16.(2), and 3.8.3.3.(7), doors will be equipped with panic hardwarethat will release the latch and allow the door to swing open when a force of not more than 22 N for interior doors and38 N for exterior doors is applied to the device in the direction of travel to the exit in the following locations:a) at every egress or exit door serving an assembly occupancy with an occupant load exceeding 100 persons,andb) at every exterior exit door from a stair shaft in a building containing an occupant load of more than 100persons.In accordance with previously approved alternative solutions, the AGO utilizes ¿Chexit¿ door hardware to releaseelectromagnetic locking devices on egress and exit doors.The proposed approach to compliance will be similar to that which is permitted by the OBC for a ¿gaming premises¿as permitted by Sentence 3.3.1.12.(11) and 3.4.6.16.(7) provided that the mag-locks are installed in accordance withSentence 3.4.6.16.(4) and the building and door release hardware conforms to the additional requirements of3.4.6.16.(7).

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