“Change is Good”NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

2000 to 2012

Change is Good!

The sooner the better!

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”. (Dr. Wayne Dyer).

Material We Will Cover

• Openings in Exit Enclosures

• Sliding Doors w/ No Breakout

• New Dead Bolt Lock Requirements

• Electrically Locked Doors

• Delayed Egress Devices Opportunities

• Changes Related to Protection Plates and Other Hardware

• Annual Fire Door Inspections

• What’s Behind a Fire Door Label

A Little History

�“When will CMS adopt the 2012 Life Safety Code?”

� In May 2016 CMS adopts NFPA 101 2012 Life Safety Code

�Changes went into effect on July 5th 2016

�Surveys to the new standards began on November 1st 2016

�Latest revisions will take effect on July 1, 2017

Openings in Exit Enclosures

�The 2000 LSC edition did not allow for entrance to rooms from exit enclosures (stairwells).

�Now it does in 7.1.3.2.1 (9).� Example is a Mechanical room at the top of a stairwell

no longer requires a vestibule so long as:� It is an existing opening� It is a fire rated door assembly�No “fuel-fired” equipment can be in the room�There is no storage of combustibles in the room�The entire building is fully protected with

automatic sprinklers.

Sliding Doors w/ No Breakout

� Sections 18.2.2.2.10.2 (New) & 19.2.2.2.10.2 (Existing) allow the use of horizontal-sliding doors (without the breakaway feature) when:� There is an occupant load of less than 10.� There are no high hazard contents� It is readily operable from either side with no special

knowledge or effort.� The force to open the door is limited to 30 lbf to set

the door in motion, and 15 lbf to close or open the door

� If fire rated, it must be self-closing and installed in accordance with NFPA 80.

New Deadbolt Lock Requirements

�Previously Section 7.2.1.5.10 stated the locks had to open with no more than one operation

�Now 7.2.1.5.10.6 allows for (2) releasing operations on rooms not exceeding (3) occupants

�Provided that releasing does not require simultaneous operations

�Most egress doors require (1) operation to release the latch(es)

� Previously there were only (3) areas where doors could be locked in a path of egress. They were:

� Clinical Needs

� Delayed Egress

� Access Control

� The 4th is Electrically locked doors

� 7.2.1.5.6 will allow doors in a path of egress to be locked if they are equipped with the appropriate listed hardware.

Electrically Locked Doors

Electrically Locked Doors� The following conditions must be met:

� The door release hardware is affixed to the door leaf. (A “Push to Exit” button on the wall is not sufficient)

� The hardware must be obvious how to use and operate in the path of egress

� The hardware must be capable to open with one hand and in the direction of egress

� The operation of door release interrupts the power to the electric lock and unlocks the door

� Loss of power unlocks the door

� Must be listed in accordance with the ANSI/UL 294 Standard.

Delayed Egress Opportunities� Prevents a door from being opened from the egress side,

usually for a period of 15 seconds.

� Used to prevent theft, while maintaining life safety.

� Previously only (2) were allowed in the path of egress.

� Now MULTIPLE delayed egress devices are allowed in the path of egress.

Protection Plates� 2000 Edition – limited the plates to 48 inches in height.� 18.3.6.3.12 (New) and 19.3.6.3.12 (Existing) allow any height

Protection Plates on Corridor Doors� Conflict between NFPA 80 and NFPA 101� NFPA 80 – 6.4.5.3 Labeling shall not be required where the

top of the protection plate is NOT MORE THAN 16 in. (406 mm) above the bottom of the door.

� NFPA 101 – 19.3.2.1.4 Doors in rated enclosures shall be permitted to have nonrated, factory- or field-applied protective plates extending NOT MORE THAN 48 in. (1220 mm) above the bottom of the door.

� NFPA 101 - 19.3.6.3.12* Corridor Doors – Nonrated, factory- or field-applied protective plates, UNLIMITED in height, shall be permitted.

Fire Pins� 7.2.1.5.2 was added and allows the use of fire pins for

less bottom rod (LBR) fire exit hardware

� Can also be used in conjunction with some flush bolts.

� This door hardware contains fusible links and spring loaded pins to lock the doors together during a fire.

� Fire at approx. 1,400° F.

Annual Fire Door Inspections

Annual Fire Door Inspections� NFPA 101 2012, Section 8.3.3.1 says fire rated doors

assemblies must be inspected and tested annually.

� ALL fire rated doors must be inspected and tested (and maintained) in accordance with NFPA 80.

� NFPA 101, Section 19.3.7.8 also requires doors in Smoke Barriers to be inspected.

� Inspections MUST be conducted by a “Qualified Individual”.

Inspection Points� Labels are clearly visible and legible

� No holes or breaks in the door or frame

� Glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads are intact

� No visible signs of damage

� No parts are missing or broken

� Door clearances 1/8” Perimeter & 3/4” Undercut – (Checked From “Pull Side”)

� Self closing

� Coordinator working if applicable

� Self Latching

� No auxiliary hardware items that interferes or prohibits operation

� No field modifications

� Gasketing where required (Chapter 19 does not require doors to be tested in accordance with UL 1784)

� Signage does not exceed 5% of door surface

� Correct type, number, and location of hinges

Inspection Points

What’s Behind a Fire Door Label� Usually located on the hinge edge of

the door.� If not, look on top of the door.� Has very specific information about the

assembly.� Listing Agency� Manufacturer� Fire Rating� Latch requirements� Temperature Rise Rating� Hardware types� Smoke vs. Non-Smoke� Serial Numbers

� BE SURE TO READ THE LABELS CAREFULLY!

Smoke Barrier Door Labels

� Listed Smoke Barrier Door

� 20 Minute Fire Door Construction.

� For Use Only Where Positive Latching Is Not Required

� References Applicable Codes

Certification Labels

Fire Door Certification

This Veneer Covered Wood Type Label Constructed Door Has Been Manufactured In Compliance With V.T.I. Fire Door Procedures and Approved Materials. Due To Special Requirements This Door Cannot Carry A Label But Is Of Certified Fire Door Construction.

NFPA 80 & Glass Labels

� 4.4.1 Only labeled fire resistance–rated or fire protection–rated glazing material shall be used in fire door assemblies when permitted by the door listing.

� 4.4.6 Each individual glazing unit shall be identified with a label that is visible after installation.

� New fire protection glazing and fire resistance glazing shall meet all applicable impact safety standards.

NFPA 101 & Glass LabelsNFPA 101 20128.3.3 Fire Doors and Windows

8.3.3.9 Existing installations of wired glass of 1⁄4 in. (6.3 mm) thickness and labeled for fire protection purposes shall be permitted to be used in approved opening protectives, provided that the maximum size specified by the listing is not exceeded.

8.3.3.2.2 All Products required to comply with 8.3.3.2 shall bear an approved label.

8.3.3.2 Fire protection ratings for products required to comply with 8.3.3 shall be as determined and reported by nationally recognized testing agency in accordance with NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for fire Tests of Door Assemblies ANSI/UL 10C Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, NFPA 257Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, or ANSI UL9Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies

What does the“New Glass Label” mean?

NFPA 101 20128.3.3.1.2 New fire resistance–rated glazing shall be marked in accordance with Table 8.3.3.12 and Table 8.3.4.2. Such marking shall be permanently affixed.

Field Evaluation & Labeling� In the event frames, doors

and/or components are missing the required fire rated labels, a Field Evaluation can be performed and the product possibly labeled.

� Good option if doors and/or frames need to be upgraded

� Best for Hollow Metal products.

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