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Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form Training

Understand relevant NFPA codes on locking systems for public safety, evacuation, & alarm systems. Ensure egress doors are secure yet easily opened in emergencies. Compliance with regulations is crucial. Learn the essentials now.

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Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form Training

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  1. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form Training 101:4.1.3.5. 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

  2. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form Training 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 101:7.2.1.6.1 - Delayed-Egress Locking NFPA 101:7.2.1.6.2 - 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.

  3. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY 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 November 2003

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

  5. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Use of the Code Be Familiar with the Core Chapter Requirements for Locking • 101:7.2.1.5 Locks, Latches, and Alarm Devices. • General Mechanical locking requirements • 101:7.2.1.6 Special Locking Arrangements. • Electro-Mechanical locking requirements • 7.2.1.6.1. Delayed-Egress Locking • 7.2.1.6.2. Access-Controlled Egress Doors

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

  7. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Electronic Locking and Exemption Request Form Training Basic Code for Mechanical Locking Systems November 2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  21. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access-Controlled Egress Doors andDelayed-Egress Locking Systems November 2003

  22. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access Control and Delayed Locking Systems Delayed-Egress Locking…. NFPA 101:7.2.1.6.1 • 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 101:7.9.1.1(4) requires emergency lighting at the locked door.

  23. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access Control and Delayed Locking Systems Access-Controlled Egress Doors….NFPA 101:7.2.1.6.2 • 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.

  24. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access-Controlled Egress Doors and Delayed-Egress Locking Systems Submitting the “REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION” Forms November 2003

  25. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access Control and Delayed Locking SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION INTENT OF THE EXEMPTION • Allow installation of compliant locking systems as defined by: NFPA 101:7.2.1.6.1 - Delayed-Egress Locking NFPA 101:7.2.1.6.2 - 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.

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

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

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

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

  30. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access Control and Delayed Locking SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION LOCKING SYSTEM INFORMATION • Occupancy Class (NFPA 101) • The locking type must be specifically allowed by the occupancy chapter in NFPA 101 - Life Safety code.

  31. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access Control and Delayed Locking SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION Assembly Occupancy - • 101:12.2.2.2.4 allows Delayed-Egress locking (Except at main entrance doors) when a supervised sprinkler system is installed. • 101:12.2.2.2.5 allows Access-Control Egress Doors (Except when the building is occupied). Education Occupancy - • 101:14.2.2.2.3 allows special locking arrangements in accordance with 7.2.1.6. (Only when a supervised sprinkler system is installed.) Healthcare Occupancy - • 101:18:2.2.2.4 Exception 2 allows a single delayed-egress lock complying with 7.2.1.6.1 in any egress path. • 101:18.2.2.2.4 Exception 3 allows access-controlled egress doors in compliance with 7.2.1.6.2

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

  33. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Access Control and Delayed Locking SystemsREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION 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 doesn’t fit, don’t force it.

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

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

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

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

  38. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care Occupancies November 2003

  39. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care OccupanciesREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION INTENT OF THE EXEMPTION • Allow installation of locking systems as defined by AHJ in accordance with 101:18.2.2.2.4 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.

  40. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING SAFETY Special Locking Arrangements in Health Care OccupanciesREQUEST FOR EXEMPTION 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 identifiedissues affecting approval. • Floor Plan identifying locking locations and location of remote release devices. • Identification of a Class D licensed Fire Protection Contractor.

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

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

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

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

  45. 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 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.

  46. 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 finis

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