Sifu
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I have a building that is restoring an exit passageway, where they had removed one sometime in the past. There are electrical panels in the passageway. They are proposing to enclose them with small fire barriers and door, swinging into the EP, with the open doors allowing the working space. These rooms are only big enough for the panels so no occupants. I am ok with them swinging into the EP, but I have a concern about the hold-open requirement and the safety of electrical workers. I think the doors must swing open 180 degrees, so an electrician isn't in danger from being whacked into the live open panel from someone pushing on the door. If a self-closing device is installed, the only way I see it working is to put the door on a magnetic hold-open that drops with alarm or suppression. Any thoughts?