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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

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

Standard Maglock Typical Office Building  Single or Double 

Delayed Maglock   Typical in Retail Stores   Built-in Delay (15sec)   Alarmed   Signage Required

Shear Maglock  Typical in Sliding Doors  Often includes Pins or “Fingers” Rarely Used as  “Strength is Unreliable”

Gate Maglock   Typical in Daycare   Outdoor Rated*   Release is of Concern   Swing or Sliding Action

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 

Alberta Fire Code 2014   Division B - Part 3 1) Means of Egress shall be provided in buildings in conformance with the ABC.

Alberta Building Code 2014  Division B - Part 3.4.6.16

English Translation  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 )

Alberta Building Code 2014  Division B - Part 3.4.6.16(2)(3) 

English Translation  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 operable by a 90 year old 90lb Grandmother”

Alberta Building Code 2014  Division B - Part 3.4.6.16(4)

English Translation  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

Alberta Building Code 2014  Appendix A.3.4.6.15.(4)

English Translation  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

Code Compliant Example  Maglock with Panic Hardware

Code Compliant Example  Maglock with Panic Hardware (glass door)

Code Compliant Example  Maglock with Delayed Egress

Urban Myth (Push buttons)  Why they are not code compliant  Secondary action  Ancillary device  Require specialized knowledge  Action not in direction of travel

Urban Myth (Blue Pull Station)  Why they are not compliant  Secondary action  Ancillary device  Requires specialized knowledge  Action not in direction of travel

When are Maglocks used?  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

Standata

What is a “Standata”  Acceptable Variances (e.g. alternatives) or  Interpretations and/or  Additional Information *Temporary until Codified

Standata (14-BCV-011)  Alternative Solution for B2 & B3 Occupancies

What is an “Occupancy”  B1 =

What is a “B2” & “B3” Occupancy  B2 =  B3 =

Standata (14-BCV-011)  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)

English Translation  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  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)

Standata (14-BCV-011)  Standata References NBC A-3.4.6.16.(5)

English Translation  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

Code Compliant Example  Maglock for Dementia Ward (Nursing Home) Emergency Lighting Exit Sign Signage (Mandatory) Maglocks Button c/w Cover (Mandatory) Cardreader c/w Keypad (Optional) Panic Hardware

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

Quiz

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