Washington Administrative Code › Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council) › Chapter 51-54A - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code › Section 51-54A-1010 - Doors, gates and turnstiles

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
1010.2.4
Locks
			 and latches.
Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation
			 of doors where any of the following exists:
1. Places of detention or
			 restraint.
2. In buildings in
			 occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Groups B, F, M, and
			 S, and in places of religious worship, the main door or doors are permitted to
			 be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided:
2.1. The locking device is readily
			 distinguishable as locked;
2.2. A
			 readily visible sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door
			 stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall
			 be in letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background; and
2.3. The use of the key-operated locking
			 device is revocable by the building official for due cause.
3. Where egress doors are used in
			 pairs, approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided
			 that the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob or
			 surface-mounted hardware.
4. Doors
			 from individual dwelling or sleeping units of Group R occupancies having an
			 occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch,
			 dead bolt, or security chain, provided such devices are openable from the
			 inside without the use of a key or a tool.
5. Fire doors after the minimum elevated
			 temperature has disabled the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed
			 fire door test procedures.
6. Doors
			 serving roofs not intended to be occupied shall be permitted to be locked
			 preventing entry to the building from the roof.
7. Approved, listed locks without delayed
			 egress shall be permitted in Group I-1 condition 2 assisted living facilities
			 licensed under chapter 388-78A WAC and Group I-1 Condition 2 residential
			 treatment facilities licensed under chapter 246-337 WAC by the state of
			 Washington, provided that:
7.1. The clinical
			 needs of one or more patients require specialized security measures for their
			 safety.
7.2. The doors unlock upon
			 actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection
			 system.
7.3. The doors unlock upon
			 loss of electrical power controlling the lock or lock mechanism.
7.4. The lock shall be capable of being
			 deactivated by a signal from a switch located in an approved
			 location.
7.5. There is a system,
			 such as a keypad and code, in place that allows visitors, staff persons and
			 appropriate residents to exit. Instructions for exiting shall be posted within
			 6 feet of the door.
8.
			 Other than egress courts, where occupants must egress from an exterior space
			 through the building for means of egress, exit access doors shall be permitted
			 to be equipped with an approved locking device where installed and operated in
			 accordance with all of the following:
8.1. The
			 occupant load of the occupied exterior area shall not exceed 300 as determined
			 by IBC Section 1004.
8.2. The
			 maximum occupant load shall be posted where required by Section 1004.9. Such
			 sign shall be permanently affixed inside the building and shall be posted in a
			 conspicuous space near all the exit access doorways.
8.3. A weatherproof telephone or two-way
			 communication system installed in accordance with Sections 1009.8.1 and
			 1009.8.2 shall be located adjacent to not less than one required exit access
			 door on the exterior side.
8.4. The
			 egress door locking device is readily distinguishable as locked and shall be a
			 key-operated locking device.
8.5. A
			 clear window or glazed door opening, not less than 5 square feet (0.46
			 m2) in area, shall be provided at each exit access
			 door to determine if there are occupants using the outdoor area.
8.6. A readily visible durable sign shall be
			 posted on the interior side on or adjacent to each locked required exit access
			 door serving the exterior area stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THE
			 OUTDOOR AREA IS OCCUPIED. The letters on the sign shall be not less than 1 inch
			 high on a contrasting background.
9. Locking devices are permitted on doors to
			 balconies, decks, or other exterior spaces serving individual dwelling or
			 sleeping units.
10. Locking devices
			 are permitted on doors to balconies, decks, or other exterior spaces of 250
			 square feet or less, serving a private office space.