In my work place, when the fire alarm goes off, all the security doors leading back into the building are automatically locked. Meaning even when you have a valid key, the door no long open. But would that create a problem? Let's say that I am in the lobby, a car crashed through the front door, on fire, and prevent me from exiting. Now, if I can't open the door to escape through the back door, I would be trapped.
I am looking for any fire code information to prove one-way or the other. Let me know if anyone has more info. Thanks
2007-10-01 19:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by excusessme 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It sounds like you are describing exits that permit you to leave, but do not permit re-entry until the fire alarm is cleared. If this is so, there should be no problem, as your workspace is required to have two different means of egress for just such an eventuality as you describe.
Here is a link to NFPA 5000®: Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2006 Edition online:
http://www.nfpa.org/freecodes/free_access_document.asp
2007-10-01 20:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Helmut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have an alternate fire escape plan (plan B), maybe go to the back door or on to the roof. Know your escape routes and get out fast.
The exterior doors should be the exit only type doors. Most commercial and industrial building codes require a type of door that has a one hour burn rate, unlocks from the inside and closes automatically to prevent fresh air from coming into the building and feeding the fire.
These codes can be found at the building codes office or fire Marshall's office.
2007-10-01 20:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by Al L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah, if there's a fire you could just throw that couch out of the way BUT what about bells, or an alarm system? Home depot sells alarm systems specifically for windows and doors. If the door/window opens the alarm goes off. I'm not sure if you can put it a couple of feet in front of the door so it could go off when he gets near. Or what about a dead bolt that will only open/close with a key? Keep the keys with you.
2016-05-18 23:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by carlene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By shutting the doors, you can cut off the oxygen and the fire will snuff itself. If you open a door, you introduce a large amount of oxygen and can create a backdraft situation that can be deadly.
Fire codes will vary from state to state, but as long as persons inside the building can get out, this is probably not a violation.
If you can not exit, and live in the United States, you can contact OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), there should be a poster in your workplace, it is required by law in the US.
2007-10-01 19:52:48 · answer #4 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By all fire codes the emergency doors will let you exit ALTHOUGH they will NOT necessarily allow access BACK INTO the building. The ONLY ones who should go into the building are trained rescue personnel
2007-10-01 19:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by DIAL 911 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What state?
2007-10-01 19:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by trueblue3167 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Fire Marshall and talk to him/her. They can tell you all about it.
2007-10-01 22:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by El Scott 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋