Keith Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 As it says on the tin, I am looking specifically for guidance for purpose built blocks of flats & conversions. Any help greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike North Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 Pads are acceptable if <= 60 people are expected to use the exit AND they are familiar with the building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 From Building Regulations Door fastenings 3.91 In general, doors on escape routes (whether or not the doors are fire doorsets) should be either of the following. a. Not fitted with a lock, latch or bolt fastenings. b. Fitted only with simple fastenings that are all of the following i. Easy to operate; it should be apparent how to undo the fastening. ii. Operable from the side approached by people escaping. iii. Operable without a key. iv. Operable without requiring people to manipulate more than one mechanism. Doors may be fitted with hardware to allow them to be locked when rooms are empty. If a secure door is operated by code or combination keypad, swipe or proximity card, biometric data, etc., a security mechanism override should be possible from the side approached by people escaping. 3.92 Electrically powered locks should return to the unlocked position in all of the following situations. a. If the fire detection and alarm system operates. b. If there is loss of power or system error. c. If the security mechanism override is activated. Security mechanism overrides for electrically powered locks should be a Type A call point, as described in BS 7273-4. The call point should be positioned on the side approached by people escaping. If the door provides escape in either direction, a call point should be installed on both sides of the door. That's as specific as it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted July 26 Author Report Share Posted July 26 Thats great, thanks! You say from building regulations, do you have the source as I need to quote the source in this particular FRA, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 The Building Regulations 2010 APPROVED DOCUMENT B Fire safety Volume 1: Dwellings 2019 edition incorporating 2020 amendments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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