anyone use this section yet???
poorly written???
uses the term """"""delayed egress, and special locking arrangement""""
if so what was the harware setup???
1008.1.9.6 Special locking arrangements in Group
I-2. Approved delayed egress locks shall be permitted in
a Group I-2 occupancy where the clinical needs of persons
receiving care require such locking. Delayed egress
locks shall be permitted in such occupancies where the
building is equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system
installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that
the doors unlock in accordance with Items 1 through 6
below. A building occupant shall not be required to pass
through more than one door equipped with a delayed
egress lock before entering an exit.
1. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic
sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system.
2. The doors unlock upon loss of power controlling
the lock or lock mechanism.
3. The door locks shall have the capability of being
unlocked by a signal from the fire command center,
a nursing station or other approved location.
4. The procedures for the operation(s) of the unlocking
system shall be described and approved as part
of the emergency planning and preparedness
required by Chapter 4.
5. All clinical staff shall have the keys, codes or other
means necessary to operate the locking devices.
6. Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.
Exception: Items 1 through 3 shall not apply to doors
to areas where persons, because of clinical needs,
require restraint or containment as part of the function
of a mental hospital.
poorly written???
uses the term """"""delayed egress, and special locking arrangement""""
if so what was the harware setup???
1008.1.9.6 Special locking arrangements in Group
I-2. Approved delayed egress locks shall be permitted in
a Group I-2 occupancy where the clinical needs of persons
receiving care require such locking. Delayed egress
locks shall be permitted in such occupancies where the
building is equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system
installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that
the doors unlock in accordance with Items 1 through 6
below. A building occupant shall not be required to pass
through more than one door equipped with a delayed
egress lock before entering an exit.
1. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic
sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system.
2. The doors unlock upon loss of power controlling
the lock or lock mechanism.
3. The door locks shall have the capability of being
unlocked by a signal from the fire command center,
a nursing station or other approved location.
4. The procedures for the operation(s) of the unlocking
system shall be described and approved as part
of the emergency planning and preparedness
required by Chapter 4.
5. All clinical staff shall have the keys, codes or other
means necessary to operate the locking devices.
6. Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.
Exception: Items 1 through 3 shall not apply to doors
to areas where persons, because of clinical needs,
require restraint or containment as part of the function
of a mental hospital.