Distinguishable lock

[Inspector 102]

2006 IBC requires a thumb lock to be distinguishable as "locked". What type of locks are available to meet this requirement. This is at a car dealership and it appears that all the doors can have this feature, owner just does not understand what "distinguishable" means. Any photo examples appreciated.

 

[cda]

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[LGreene]

2006 IBC requires a thumb lock to be distinguishable as "locked". What type of locks are available to meet this requirement. This is at a car dealership and it appears that all the doors can have this feature, owner just does not understand what "distinguishable" means. Any photo examples appreciated.

I think this requirement is in the exception for doors with locks that are keyed both sides. If the lock has a thumbturn on the inside (you said "thumb lock"), I don't know of a requirement in the IBC for the lock to be distinguishable as locked. If there is one, would you give me the paragraph reference?

 

[cda]

06 wording

2. In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Groups B, F, M and S, and in places of religious worship, the main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided:

2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked,

2.2. A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background,

2.3. The use of the key-operated locking device is revokable by the building official for due cause.

 

[LGreene]

06 wording2. In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Groups B, F, M and S, and in places of religious worship, the main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided:

2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked,

2.2. A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background,

2.3. The use of the key-operated locking device is revokable by the building official for due cause.

Yes, that's the section that addresses a key-operated locking device - keyed from the egress side. IMO this doesn't apply to a deadlock operated by a thumbturn on the egress side. I'm not entirely sure which one the OP has.

 

[fatboy]

And this is were I ask how is that thumb turn working for accessibility?

I have come across one where I could operate it with my elbow, I passed it.

 

[cda]

Do not believe thumb latch is in the code

It is one of those things you mention in a room of code people, if you do not want a riot

 

[Builder Bob]

Rememebr that accessibility is only required along the accessible route. If you have more than 2 exits froma building, only the exits along the accessible route have to have accessible hardware -

 

[LGreene]

And this is were I ask how is that thumb turn working for accessibility? I have come across one where I could operate it with my elbow, I passed it.

There are some thumbturns that are considered accessible: I Dig Hardware / I Hate Hardware » Accessible Thumbturns