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CFAA Annual General Meeting Outline for Today Information is King What is a Maglock Why do we care What is the Code (ABC 2014) What is the Standata (14-BCV-011) How we apply the Code Examples & Alternatives
Outline for Today
Information is King What is a Maglock Why do we care What is the Code (ABC 2014) What is the Standata (14-BCV-011) How we apply the Code Examples & Alternatives
Information is King
What is a Maglock?
Door Hardware appliance (Lock)
Electrically powered coil magnet Matching armature plate Made of stainless and ferrous metals Generates
60 to 1800lbs of holding force
Typical Office Building Single or Double
Standard Maglock
Typical in Retail Stores Built-in Delay (15sec) Alarmed Signage Required
Delayed Maglock
Typical in Sliding Doors Often includes Pins or “Fingers” Rarely Used as “Strength is Unreliable”
Shear Maglock
Typical in Daycare Outdoor Rated* Release is of Concern Swing or Sliding Action
Gate Maglock
Why do we care?
Locks the Door in both directions Requires Intervention to release Keys do not override If installed wrong, can trap people If installed correctly, can trap people
What is the Code?
Alberta Fire Code 2014 Alberta Building Code 2014 ABC - Appendix A Standata (14-BCV-011) Oct 2017
Division B - Part 3
Alberta Fire Code 2014
1) Means of Egress shall be provided in buildings in conformance with the ABC.
Division B - Part 3.4.6.16
Alberta Building Code 2014
ABC 3.4.6.16.(1) Exit Doors must:
Release in one action Use no keys Use no special devices Require no specialized knowledge (Training)
English Translation
Division B - Part 3.4.6.16(2)(3)
Alberta Building Code 2014
ABC 3.4.6.16.(2) & (3) Door Hardware:
All Public spaces with 100+ People All Buildings with 100+ People All Doors exiting Dangerous areas Require only 90N to operate Require only 90N to swing door open
“Every Public (or Popular) door, must be
- perable by a 90 year old 90lb Grandmother”
English Translation
Division B - Part 3.4.6.16(4)
Alberta Building Code 2014
ABC 3.4.6.15.(4) Maglocks must:
Release on fire alarm Release by a single switch (accessible by authorities) Have no pins or latching device Have no residual holding force Do not require keys Do not require special knowledge Release by use of door hardware (single action) Release with 90N of force or less Release immediately or within 15 seconds*
*Requires Signage
English Translation
Appendix A.3.4.6.15.(4)
Alberta Building Code 2014
Appendix A.3.4.6.15.(4)
Maglocks Should not replace regular hardware They must not be used indiscriminately Must be Fail-Safe in “Foreseeable Emergencies” All maglocks must be controlled from one switch Maglocks must not reset automatically
English Translation
Reset Switch (ABC A.3.4.6.15.(4))
Single Switch is to control all Maglocks Normally installed in or beside main fire panel Maglocks may not rearm automatically Switch is used to reset the Maglocks Switch is part of the Fire alarm system Switch is usually keyed
English Translation
Maglock with Panic Hardware
Code Compliant Example
Maglock with Panic Hardware (glass door)
Code Compliant Example
Maglock with Delayed Egress
Code Compliant Example
Why they are not code compliant
Secondary action Ancillary device Require specialized knowledge Action not in direction of travel
Urban Myth (Push buttons)
Why they are not compliant
Secondary action Ancillary device Requires specialized knowledge Action not in direction of travel
Urban Myth (Blue Pull Station)
Retail Exit Doors
Need to prevent shoplifting
Cash Cages & Bank Doors
Prevent theft
911 Call Centres
Prevent Disruptions, Terrorism & Retaliation
Hospitals & Retirement Homes
Protect Patients & Hospital Staff
When are Maglocks used?
Standata
Acceptable Variances (e.g. alternatives)
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Interpretations and/or Additional Information *Temporary until Codified
What is a “Standata”
Alternative Solution for B2 & B3 Occupancies
Standata (14-BCV-011)
B1 =
What is an “Occupancy”
B2 = B3 =
What is a “B2” & “B3” Occupancy
Standata References 3.4.6.16.(1)
Standata (14-BCV-011)
Standata References 3.2.4.8.(4) English “B2 & B3 systems must be monitored”
Standata (14-BCV-011)
Standata References NBC 3.4.6.16.(5)
Standata (14-BCV-011)
Standata Reference 3.4.6.16.(5)
Group B2 & B3 Occupancies must include Fire alarm system Sprinklers Maglock that releases on Fire signal or Loss of power Manual Station at the door, to release Maglock Signage at the Door Bypass or testing of alarm is monitored Emergency Lighting at Door
English Translation
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Standata Reference 3.4.6.16.(5)
Manual Station at the door, to release Maglock Currently not defined in the Standata Calgary Fire Marshall (Interpretation)
Nursing Home Hospital (AHS)
(Push button c/w Twist to Reset) (Blue Pull Station)
English Translation
Standata References NBC A-3.4.6.16.(5)
Standata (14-BCV-011)
Standata Reference NBC A-3.4.6.16.(5)
Maglocks in Care & Treatment Occupancies Require special provisions to reduce false alarms Transparent Alarmed Covers can be included Alarm should dissuade user from using the device Optional Device is allowed for Bypass Cardreader or Keypad can Bypass maglock Calgary Fire Marshall (Interpretation) Delayed Egress (15s) is acceptable
English Translation
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Maglock for Dementia Ward (Nursing Home)
Code Compliant Example
Cardreader c/w Keypad (Optional) Button c/w Cover (Mandatory) Maglocks Panic Hardware Emergency Lighting Exit Sign Signage (Mandatory)
Glass Doors
Glass Door Alternatives
Framed Doors (Allows Traditional Hardware)
Glass Door Alternatives
Panic Hardware
Using Electric Strike
Glass Door Alternatives
Wireless Battery Operated Hardware
Glass Door Alternatives
Wireless Battery Operated Hardware
Glass Door Alternatives
Wireless Battery Operated Hardware
Glass Door Alternatives
Stand-alone Battery Operated
Use Caution*
*Not all are Approved Exit Devices
Conclusion
Maglocks always require:
Careful Consideration Used Sparingly Used Safely Find Alternatives when possible
Seek advice, if you have questions
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