When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.
Building owners often direct security integrators to lock the stairwell doors on the stair side to prevent unauthorized entry into tenant spaces. The term “stairwell reentry” refers to the code ...
Type of Lock: A fail-safe lockset or fail-safe lever trim for fire exit hardware is used for stairwell reentry (fire exit hardware is panic hardware that is listed for use on a fire door assembly).