Can you put a bolt on a fire door?

Can you put a bolt on a fire door?

It states that in general, doors on escape routes shouldn’t be fitted with locks, latches, or bolts unless these are simple fastening, which can readily be operated. The operation of the fastenings should be “readily apparent without the use of a key and without having to manipulate more than one mechanism.”

What is a Redlam panic bolt?

The Redlam panic bolt locks and secures single external fire exit doors from the inside without jeopardising a safe escape. In an emergency the Ceramtube™ is broken with a small hammer chained to the Redlam unit, resulting in the panic bolt sliding back automatically and unlocking the door.

What are panic bolts used for?

Panic bolts, also called push bars, are used for emergency situations to people can get out of the fire exit quickly. The panic bolt ensures no one can use the fire exit unless in times of emergency.

Is panic hardware considered a latch?

Panic hardware is defined by the International Building Code (IBC) as: “A door-latching assembly incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the application of a force in the direction of egress travel.” Fire exit hardware is panic hardware that is listed for use as part of a fire door assembly.

What doors need panic hardware?

According to all editions of the IBC starting with the 2006 edition, panic hardware is required for doors serving three use groups:

• Assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 50 people or more.
• Educational occupancies with an occupant load of 50 people or more.
• High hazard occupancies with any occupant load.

Are panic bars required on exit doors?

The IBC 2006 and 2009 editions – requires Panic Hardware and/or Fire Exit Hardware on egress doors with an occupant load of 50 people or more in the following occupancies: All High Hazard occupancies (regardless of occupant load)

Are Redlam bolts acceptable?

Redlam panic bolt This is designed for emergency doors which are not in normal everyday use and should only be opened for maintenance and testing. The bolt is NOT suitable for public areas.

How does a panic bar door work?

Panic hardware is a door component that was designed to allow fast and unencumbered exit from a doorway. You simply push a rod, a bar or other activator, the latch mechanism is retracted and you are able to push the door open.

What is considered panic hardware?

An exit device – sometimes called a Panic Device or a Crash Bar – is mechanical door hardware operated from the inside of an outswing exit door through the use of a crossbar or push rail and extends at least halfway across its width.