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Exterior Self Storage Doors?

steveray

steveray

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Exterior access only...The OH doors...would/ do you consider them egress doors and meet all of the requirements? They need to be accessible to "get in" but I don't see them meeting most of the requirements to get out like latching/ locking, landings, and maybe some others....Whaddaya think?
 
Just looked at a large indoor self storage facility. Commented that they needed to demonstrate compliance with the IBC for the number and dispersion of the units, and the operation of the doors per the accessibility standard. (Interior access so no lip in the floor.) What exactly they come up with remains to be seen. They made no reference to or provided any provisions for accessibility, nor to any hardware at all. Guessing a balanced roll-up with rope pulls or maybe an automatic opener of some sort. The performance requirements seem to be easy enough except for the locking mechanism, which usually involve locks that would be questionable. Did not consider the MOE once inside because in order to close the door behind them the same rope and pull would be needed so it would also be there to get out.

Waiting to see.....
 
Currently have an issue in Indiana. Inspector says overhead doors do not meet accessibility. The manufacturer has a page on their website that they meet the requirements for accessibility. However, overhead doors are not part of egress...so the inspector is using that as part of the reason. Suggested hinged doors, but nothing in A117.1 addresses this. Currently waiting to see what the State Building Commissioner is going to issue for interpretation. PS. The manufacturer indicated that they have never tested the doors to ensure they actually do meet requirements (5 pounds, etc.).
 
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