Panic Hardware on Electrical Rooms

[LGreene]

In case y'all don't frequent the Door & Hardware forum (where I also posted this link), I'm looking for some feedback from electrical experts on this article. If you have time to read it, I'd really appreciate it. I Dig Hardware / I Hate Hardware » Decoded: Panic Hardware on Electrical Rooms

 

[chris kennedy]

Appears spot on.

 

[north star]

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Thanks Lori for the article !......In the article, it mentioned considerations

for panic hardware for persons who may have received injuries to their

arms and or hands in an electrical event......One other consideration for

the panic hardware on all doors, is for persons who may have received

damage to their sight as well !.........If a person receives damage to

their eyesight; in an electrical event, then IMO, ...all doors should be

panic hardware equipped, and not just for [ general ] Means of Egress.

Having the AHJ and the RDP's agree with that opinion is a whole other

matter !



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[Gregg Harris]

= + =Thanks Lori for the article !......In the article, it mentioned considerations

for panic hardware for persons who may have received injuries to their

arms and or hands in an electrical event......One other consideration for

the panic hardware on all doors, is for persons who may have received

damage to their sight as well !.........If a person receives damage to

their eyesight; in an electrical event, then IMO, ...all doors should be

panic hardware equipped, and not just for [ general ] Means of Egress.

Having the AHJ and the RDP's agree with that opinion is a whole other

matter !



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Even without physically loosing your vision, there are times when the flames and smoke make it impossible to see.

I believe all doors in question should be panic relief.

 

[LGreene]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your help!

 

[LGreene]

One more question...If a room is not officially an electrical room but maybe a mechanical room or generator room that has high voltage switchgear, do the requirements for panic hardware apply? I'm not sure what makes a room an "electrical room."

 

[chris kennedy]

NEC 110.26 doesn't use the term 'Electrical Room'. It refers to work space therefore it would apply to any room containing the described equipment.

 

[LGreene]

NEC 110.26 doesn't use the term 'Electrical Room'. It refers to work space therefore it would apply to any room containing the described equipment.

Thanks Chris! That's an important clarification!

 

[LGreene]

Ok...one more.

If I didn't know anything about electrical rooms (which I don't), and I went into an electrical room, is there a way for me to know the voltage/amperage of the equipment just by looking?

 

[Gregg Harris]

Ok...one more. If I didn't know anything about electrical rooms (which I don't), and I went into an electrical room, is there a way for me to know the voltage/amperage of the equipment just by looking?

110.21 Marking.

The manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product can be identified shall be placed on all electric equipment. Other markings that indicate voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings shall be provided as specified elsewhere in this Code. The marking shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.

Labeling

 

[RJJ]

Good article and great responses!

 

[north star]

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"If I didn't know anything about electrical rooms (which I don't), and I went into an electrical room,is there a way for me to know the voltage/amperage of the equipment just by looking?"

IMO, ...If possible, try to find someone who is experienced aroundelectrical panel boards / switchgear / other to accompany you in

to one of these spaces, and show you what to look for......" IF "

you go it alone, remember, ...just lookee, no touchee anything !

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[LGreene]

$ - $ - $IMO, ...If possible, try to find someone who is experienced around

electrical panel boards / switchgear / other to accompany you in

to one of these spaces, and show you what to look for......" IF "

you go it alone, remember, ...just lookee, no touchee anything !

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I definitely wouldn't touch anything, and I'm too chicken to go into a room that's off-limits anyway! I'm not used to having an all-access pass like some of the people on this forum!