Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form Training

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Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form
Training
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY
1014.1.3.5. In every occupied building or
structure, means of egress from all parts of the
building shall be maintained free and
unobstructed. No lock or fastening shall be
permitted that prevents free escape from the
inside of any building other than in health care
occupancies and detention and correctional
occupancies where staff are continually on duty
and effective provisions are made to remove
occupants in case of fire or other emergency.

• November
• 2003

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Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form
Training
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• What are we going to cover today?
• Basic use of The Life Safety code to determine
  requirements.
• Basic Locking requirements of NFPA 101 core and
  occupancy chapters
• Minimum Requirements of compliant locking systems
  as defined by NFPA 1017.2.1.6.1 -
  Delayed-Egress Locking
• NFPA 1017.2.1.6.2 - Access-Controlled Egress
  Doors.
• Submittal for the installation and the
  interconnection of the locking system with
  approved fire alarm and sprinkler systems as
  required by the above sections of the code.

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Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form
Training A.7.2.1.1.3 Although 7.2.1.1.3 and
7.2.1.5.1 permit locking of means of egress doors
where a building is not considered occupied, the
Code does not intend to permit occupants to be
locked beyond their control in buildings or
building spaces, except for detention and
correctional occupancies and health care
occupancies.Use of the Life Safety Code
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• November
• 2003

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Use of the Code
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Why does the code regulate locking?
• Ensure occupants can ALWAYS exit the building in
  an emergency, without delay.
• How to I find the requirements in the code?
• The code is split into Core and Occupancy Chapter
  requirements
• Core Chapters 1 through 10 cover all general
  requirements
• Occupancy Chapters 11 through 42 provide specific
  requirements and exceptions, and reference the
  applicable requirements of the Core Chapters

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Use of the Code
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Be Familiar with the Core Chapter Requirements
  for Locking
• 1017.2.1.5 Locks, Latches, and Alarm Devices.
• General Mechanical locking requirements
• 1017.2.1.6 Special Locking Arrangements.
• Electro-Mechanical locking requirements
• 7.2.1.6.1. Delayed-Egress Locking
• 7.2.1.6.2. Access-Controlled Egress Doors

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Use of the Code
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Get Specific Application requirements from the
  Occupancy Chapter
• xx.2.2.2.x
• Panic Hardware or Fire Exit Hardware.
• Special Locking systems Per 7.2.1.6 allowed
• Other special restrictions or allowances.
• New Occupancy Chapter - not Existing

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Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form
Training Basic Code for Mechanical Locking
Systems
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• November
• 2003

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Core Chapter Requirements
• Ensure occupants can ALWAYS exit the building in
  an emergency, without delay.
• 7.2.1.5 Locks, Latches, and Alarm Devices.
• Doors shall be arranged to be opened readily from
  the egress side whenever the building is
  occupied. Locks, if provided, shall not require
  the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or
  effort for operation from the egress side.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Core Chapter Requirements (cont)
• Exception No. 1 This requirement shall not
  apply where otherwise provided in Chapters 18
  through 23.
• Exception No. 2 Exterior doors shall be
  permitted to have key-operated locks from the
  egress side, provided that the following criteria
  are met
• (a) Permission to use this exception is provided
  in Chapters 12 through 42 for the specific
  occupancy.
• (b) On or adjacent to the door, there is a
  readily visible, durable sign in letters not less
  than 1 in. (2.5 cm) high on a contrasting
  background that reads as follows
• THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED
• WHEN THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Core Chapter Requirements (cont)
• (c) The locking device is of a type that is
  readily distinguishable as locked.
• (d) A key is immediately available to any
  occupant inside the building when it is locked.
• Exception No. 2 shall be permitted to be revoked
  by the authority having jurisdiction for cause.
• Exception No. 3 Where permitted in Chapters 12
  through 42, key operation shall be permitted,
  provided that the key cannot be removed when the
  door is locked from the side from which egress is
  to be made.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Core Chapter Requirements (cont)
• 7.2.1.5.2
• Every door in a stair enclosure serving more than
  four stories shall allow re-entry from the stair
  enclosure to the interior of the building, or an
  automatic release shall be provided to unlock all
  stair enclosure doors to allow re-entry. Such
  automatic release shall be actuated with the
  initiation of the building fire alarm system.
• 7.2.1.5.3
• If a stair enclosure allows access to the roof of
  the building, the door to the roof either shall
  be kept locked or shall allow re-entry from the
  roof.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Core Chapter Requirements
• 7.2.1.5.5
• Where pairs of doors are required in a means of
  egress, each leaf of the pair shall be provided
  with its own releasing device. Devices that
  depend on the release of one door before the
  other shall not be used.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Core Chapter Requirements
• 7.2.1.5.6
• Devices shall not be installed in connection with
  any door on which panic hardware or fire exit
  hardware is required where such device prevents
  or is intended to prevent the free use of the
  door for purposes of egress.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Occupancy Chapter Requirements
• Chapter 12 New Assembly Occupancies
• 12.2.2.2.3 Panic Hardware or Fire Exit Hardware.
• Any door in a required means of egress from an
  area having an occupant load of 100 or more
  persons shall be permitted to be provided with a
  latch or lock only if the latch or lock is panic
  hardware or fire exit hardware complying with
  7.2.1.7.
• 12.2.2.2.4
• Delayed-egress locks complying with 7.2.1.6.1
  shall be permitted on doors other than main
  entrance/exit doors.
• 12.2.2.2.5
• Doors in the means of egress shall be permitted
  to be equipped with an approved access control
  system complying with 7.2.1.6.2. Doors shall not
  be locked from the egress side when the assembly
  occupancy is occupied. (See 7.2.1.1.3.)

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Occupancy Chapter Requirements (cont)
• Chapter 14 New Educational Occupancies
• 14.2.2.2.2 Panic Hardware or Fire Exit Hardware.
• Any door in a required means of egress from an
  area having an occupant load of 100 or more
  persons shall be permitted to be provided with a
  latch or lock only if the latch or lock is panic
  hardware or fire exit hardware complying with
  7.2.1.7.
• 14.2.2.2.3
• Special locking arrangements complying with
  7.2.1.6 shall be permitted.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Occupancy Chapter Requirements (cont)
• Chapter 16 New Daycare Occupancies
• 16.2.2.2.2 Panic Hardware or Fire Exit Hardware.
• Any door in a required means of egress from an
  area having an occupant load of 100 or more
  persons shall be permitted to be provided with a
  latch or lock only if the latch or lock is panic
  hardware or fire exit hardware complying with
  7.2.1.7.
• 16.2.2.2.3
• Special locking arrangements complying with
  7.2.1.6 shall be permitted.
• 16.2.2.2.4 Closet Doors.
• Every closet door latch shall be such that
  clients can open the door from inside the closet.
• 16.2.2.2.5 Bathroom Doors.
• Every bathroom door lock shall be designed to
  allow opening of the locked door from the outside
  in an emergency. The opening device shall be
  readily accessible to the staff.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Occupancy Chapter Requirements (cont)
• Chapter 18 New Healthcare Occupancies
• 18.2.2.2.2
• Locks shall not be permitted on patient sleeping
  room doors.
• Keyed locking arrangements complying with the
  exceptions of this section shall be permitted.
• 18.2.2.2.4
• Doors within a required means of egress shall not
  be equipped with a latch or lock that requires
  the use of a tool or key from the egress side.
• Exception No. 1 Door-locking arrangements
  without delayed egress shall be permitted in
  health care occupancies, or portions of health
  care occupancies, where the clinical needs of the
  patients require specialized security measures
  for their safety, provided that staff can readily
  unlock such doors at all times. (See 18.1.1.1.5
  and 18.2.2.2.5.)
• Exception No. 2 Delayed-egress locks complying
  with 7.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted, provided that
  not more than one such device is located in any
  egress path.
• Exception No. 3 Access-controlled egress doors
  complying with 7.2.1.6.2 shall be permitted.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Occupancy Chapter Requirements (cont)
• Chapter 36 New Mercantile Occupancies
• 36.2.2.2.2
• Locks complying with Exception No. 2 to 7.2.1.5.1
  shall be permitted only on principal
  entrance/exit doors.
• 36.2.2.2.4
• Delayed-egress locks complying with 7.2.1.6.1
  shall be permitted.
• 36.2.2.2.5
• Access-controlled egress doors complying with
  7.2.1.6.2 shall be permitted in buildings
  protected throughout by an approved, supervised
  fire detection system in accordance with Section
  9.6 or an approved automatic sprinkler system in
  accordance with Section 9.7

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Occupancy Chapter Requirements (cont)
• Chapter 38 New Business Occupancies
• 38.2.2.2.2
• Locks complying with Exception No. 2 to 7.2.1.5.1
  shall be permitted only on principal
  entrance/exit doors.
• 38.2.2.2.4
• Delayed-egress locks complying with 7.2.1.6.1
  shall be permitted.
• 38.2.2.2.5
• Access-controlled egress doors complying with
  7.2.1.6.2 shall be permitted.

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Basic Mechanical Locking Requirements
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Other Code Requirements Affecting Locking
• 7.4.1.6
• Elevator lobbies shall have access to at least
  one exit. Such exit access shall not require the
  use of a key, tool, special knowledge, or special
  effort.

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Access-Controlled Egress Doors and
Delayed-Egress Locking Systems
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• November
• 2003

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Access Control and Delayed Locking Systems
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Delayed-Egress Locking. NFPA 1017.2.1.6.1
• Allowed only where permitted by the Occupancy
  Chapters (12 thru 42)
• Allowed only in buildings with approved
  Smoke/Fire Detection Systems or Supervised
  Sprinkler systems
• Doors shall unlock on actuation of detection
  system or sprinkler system
• Doors shall unlock on loss of power to the lock
  or the lock controlling mechanism
• An irreversible process shall release the lock
  within 15 seconds upon application of a force to
  the release device that shall not be required to
  exceed 15 lbf nor be required to be continuously
  applied for more than 3 seconds. The initiation
  of the release process shall activate an audible
  signal in the vicinity of the door. Once the door
  lock has been released, relocking shall be by
  manual means only.
• Compliant signage is required adjacent to door
  that reads,
• PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS
• DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS
• NFPA 1017.9.1.1(4) requires emergency lighting
  at the locked door.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking Systems
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Access-Controlled Egress Doors.NFPA
  1017.2.1.6.2
• Allowed only as stated in the occupancy chapters.
• Unlocks by an approved sensor that detects an
  approaching occupant on the egress side of the
  door.
• Doors shall unlock on loss of power to the sensor
  and/or on loss of power to the access control
  system that locks the doors.
• Unlocks by manual release button on wall adjacent
  to the door. Button to be readily accessible and
  clearly identified with signage that reads
• PUSH TO EXIT
• Doors shall remain unlocked for at least 30
  seconds.
• Unlock on activation of building fire protective
  signaling system, if provided, any smoke/fire
  detection system, and/or sprinkler system , if
  provided. Doors to remain unlocked until
  protective system is reset.

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Access-Controlled Egress Doors and
Delayed-Egress Locking Systems
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY
Submitting the REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION Forms

• November
• 2003

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• INTENT OF THE EXEMPTION
• Allow installation of compliant locking systems
  as defined by NFPA 1017.2.1.6.1 -
  Delayed-Egress Locking NFPA 1017.2.1.6.2 -
  Access-Controlled Egress Doors
• Allow the interconnection of the locking system
  with approved fire alarm and sprinkler systems as
  required by the above sections of the code.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• MEMORANDUM 2000-9
• Requires submittal for these locking types on all
  buildings except 1- and 2- Family Dwellings.
• Submittal to include
• Completed REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION form
• 20.00 fee
• Description of how the system will work
• Manufacturers specification sheets for all
  system components.
• Contractors license shall be appropriate to the
  fire alarm system being connected.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Completing the Form

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Architectural Review Number
• Provide the Project Number for any APPROVED
  Architectural New Construction or Renovation
  review that has already been performed for the
  project.
• NOT IN COMPLIANCE reviews are not acceptable and
  will cause the rejection of your application

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Project Title
• Provide a short name identifying the project
• If a previous Architectural project exists,
  matching that name helps us identify the
  associated work.
• Building Name, and Address
• Identify the name of the high-rise, shopping
  center, hospital, etc., where the locking is
  being installed
• Professional of Record (POR) / Owner information
• If a POR was required on the Architectural
  review, then list them here, otherwise the Owners
  information should be listed here.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• LOCKING SYSTEM INFORMATION
• Occupancy Class (NFPA 101)
• The locking type must be specifically allowed by
  the occupancy chapter in NFPA 101 - Life Safety
  code.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Assembly Occupancy -
• 10112.2.2.2.4 allows Delayed-Egress locking
  (Except at main entrance doors) when a supervised
  sprinkler system is installed.
• 10112.2.2.2.5 allows Access-Control Egress Doors
  (Except when the building is occupied).
• Education Occupancy -
• 10114.2.2.2.3 allows special locking
  arrangements in accordance with 7.2.1.6. (Only
  when a supervised sprinkler system is installed.)
• Healthcare Occupancy -
• 101182.2.2.4 Exception 2 allows a single
  delayed-egress lock complying with 7.2.1.6.1 in
  any egress path.
• 10118.2.2.2.4 Exception 3 allows
  access-controlled egress doors in compliance with
  7.2.1.6.2

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• LOCATION OF WORK IN THE BUILDING
• Identify the specific door(s) where locking is to
  be provided.
• Provide a plan sufficient to show the location of
  the door(s) and their impact on egress from the
  building.
• Indicate which side of the door(s) the locking is
  intended to effect.
• Identify differing locking types if more than one
  is being installed.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
• Identify the system equipment and functions that
  demonstrate specific compliance with the code
  requirements.
• Identify additional functions, features and
  equipment in excess of the code requirements.
• This may be best done on a separate letter
  attached to the form, due to lack of space on the
  form. If it doesnt fit, dont force it.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Does the building have a fire alarm system?
• YES
• Class I license required to install the locking
  devices
• Class D or D-1 license required to connect
  locking to alarm system.
• NO
• Class I license required to install the locking
  devices
• Burglar license required to connect access
  control locks to security alarm system, if
  provided
• Is the Fire Alarm system required by code?
• YES
• Class D license required to connect locking to
  alarm system.
• NO
• Class D-1 license is required to connect locking
  to alarm system.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Is the Fire alarm system a certified
• Central Station fire alarm system?
• YES
• Fire alarm contractor must provide documentation
  of their UL Certification as a Central Station
  Service Company.
• NO
• No Effect (UL Certificate not required)

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• Does the building have an Automatic Smoke
  Detection system?
• YES
• Delayed-Egress locking may be allowed
• NO
• Delayed-Egress locking might not be allowed.
• Does the building have a SUPERVISED sprinkler
  system?
• YES
• Class D license required to connect locking to
  alarm system.
• NO
• Delayed-Egress locking may not be allowed
• Class D-1 license is required to connect locking
  to a non-required alarm system.

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Access Control and Delayed Locking
SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• LOCKING SYSTEM CONTRACTOR / FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
  CONTRACTOR
• Identification of a properly licensed Locking
  Contractor and a properly licensed Fire Alarm
  Contractor allows use of the single
  Access/Delayed Locking Systems Request for
  Exemption form and fee.
• Identification of a licensed Locking Contractor
  ONLY, will require submission of an additional
  Fire Alarm Exemption Request form and fee to
  insure that a licensed Fire Alarm contractor is
  making proper connection of the locking system to
  the Fire Alarm system. The second form may be
  submitted simultaneously with the first, OR if
  submitted afterward shall reference the approved
  locking PO, or denial will most likely result.

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Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• November
• 2003

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Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• INTENT OF THE EXEMPTION
• Allow installation of locking systems as defined
  by AHJ in accordance with 10118.2.2.2.4
  Exception 1.
• Used for clinical needs of patients requiring
  special security measures for their safety.
• Allow the interconnection of the locking system
  with approved fire alarm and sprinkler systems as
  required by the requirements of Interpretive
  Memorandum 2000-15.

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Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• MEMORANDUM 2000-15
• Required when magnetic locks/keypads are used and
  do not conform to Delayed-Egress or
  Access-Control requirements.
• Submittal to include
• Completed REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION form
• 20.00 fee
• Manufacturers specification sheets for all system
  components.
• Letter from the Owner that includes Description
  of how the system will work and addressing
  other identified issues affecting approval.
• Floor Plan identifying locking locations and
  location of remote release devices.
• Identification of a Class D licensed Fire
  Protection Contractor.

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY
Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION

• Completing the Form

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY
Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION

• LOCKING SYSTEM INFORMATION
• Occupancy Class (NFPA 101)
• The occupancy classification must be NFPA 101,
  Chapter 18 or 19 - Health Care Occupancies.
• Hospital
• Nursing Home
• Limited Care

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Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• LOCATION OF WORK IN THE BUILDING
• Identify the specific door(s) where locking is to
  be provided and the location of the remote
  releasing station
• Provide a plan sufficient to show the location(s)
  of the door(s) and their impact on egress from
  the building.
• Identify differing locking types, devices and
  other equipment.

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Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
OccupanciesREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• LETTER FROM THE OWNER
• DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK IN THE BUILIDNG
• Requires unlocking upon loss of power to the
  locking/releasing device
• Requires unlocking on activation of Fire Alarm
  system.
• Requires remote release of locking, and permanent
  signage at release location indicating remote
  control functions.
• Automatic relocking is prohibited. A specific
  action must be taken at the remote release
  station to re-engage the locks.
• Locked doors not in direct view of the remote
  release station shall have a manual mechanical
  means of unlocking the door.
• Locks must be keyed alike and keys shall be
  carried by staff at all times
• Provide reason that the locking is necessary for
  patient safety.
• Identify the staff/patient ratio in the secured
  area.

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Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

• LOCKING SYSTEM CONTRACTOR / FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
  CONTRACTOR
• Identification of a properly licensed Locking
  Contractor and a properly licensed Fire Alarm
  Contractor allows use of the single
  Access/Delayed Locking Systems Request for
  Exemption form and fee.
• Identification of a licensed Locking Contractor
  ONLY, will require submission of an additional
  Fire Alarm Exemption Request form and fee to
  insure that a licensed Fire Alarm contractor is
  making proper connection of the locking system to
  the Fire Alarm system. The second form may be
  submitted simultaneously with the first, OR if
  submitted afterward shall reference the approved
  locking PO, or denial will most likely result.

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Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care
Occupancies REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
BUILDING SAFETY

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