Interpretation #8993

Published January 10, 2025

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Code Version
2023
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
Section
1010.2.11
Topic
Push button release of a mag-lock

Question

Does a well lit, single press button at 38" AAF which reads "press to open" alongside a mag-locked door with no panic bar requirement meet this code?

Answer Published 09/12/2024 at 2:26 PM

Section 1010.2.11 is for the door hardware release of electrically locked egress doors. Your question is more in line with section 1010.2.12, "sensor release of electrically locked egress doors." Section 1010.2.11 is for an electric strike door locking set up, while 1010.2.12 is for the mag lock set up. Your question, if based on a mag lock set would be outlined in section 1010.2.12. If it is simply a push button to operate a door hardware release, then the answer would be no.

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