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// CODE SNIPPET

1010.1.9.8 Sensor Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors

2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 10 Means of Egress > 1010 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1010.1 Doors > 1010.1.9 Door Operations > 1010.1.9.8 Sensor Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors
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The electric locks on sensor released doors located in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2, I-4, M, R-1 or R- 2 and entrance doors to tenant spaces in occupancies in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2, I-4, M, R-1 or R-2 are permitted where installed and operated in accordance with all of the following criteria:
  1. The sensor shall be installed on the egress side, arranged to detect an occupant approaching the doors. The doors shall be arranged to unlock by a signal from or loss of power to the sensor.
  2. Loss of power to the lock or locking system shall automatically unlock the doors.
  3. The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manual unlocking device located 40 inches to 48 inches (1016 mm to 1219 mm) vertically above the floor and within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the secured doors. Ready access shall be provided to the manual unlocking device and the device shall be clearly identified by a sign that reads "PUSH TO EXIT." When operated, the manual unlocking device shall result in direct interruption of power to the lock—independent of other electronics—and the doors shall remain unlocked for not less than 30 seconds.
  4. Activation of the building fire alarm system, where provided, shall automatically unlock the doors, and the doors shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset.
  5. Activation of the building automatic sprinkler system or fire detection system, where provided, shall automatically unlock the doors. The doors shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset.
  6. The door locking system units shall be listed in accordance with UL 294.

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1010.1.9.8 Means of Egress, Sensor Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors
The electric locks on sensor released doors located in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2, I-4, M, R-1 ...
2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 10 Means of Egress > 1010 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1010.1 Doors > 1010.1.9 Door Operations > 1010.1.9.8 Sensor Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors
1008.1.9.8 Means of Egress, Sensor Release of Electronically Locked Egress Doors
The electric locks on sensor released doors located in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2, I-4, M, R-1 or R ...
2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 10 Means of Egress > 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1008.1 Doors > 1008.1.9 Door Operations > 1008.1.9.8 Sensor Release of Electronically Locked Egress Doors
1010.1.9 Means of Egress, Door Operations
with UL 294. The electric locks on sensor-released ...
2015 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code > 10 Means of Egress > 1010 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles > 1010.1 Doors > 1010.1.9 Door Operations
408.4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Locks
Remote release of locks on doors in a means of egress shall be provided with reliable means of operation, remote from the resident living areas ...
2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 408 Group I-3 > 408.4 Locks
408.4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Locks
Remote release of locks on doors in a means of egress shall be provided with reliable means of operation, remote from the resident living ...
2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 408 Group I-3 > 408.4 Locks
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