It is not permissible to have a hold open feature on either the lock or door closer.
Fire exit door handle requirements.
Only fire rated hardware may be fitted to fire rated doors.
The final fire exit door must.
Each exit route must be a permanent part of the workplace.
Sps 375 24 3 3 a standard exit door shall have such fastenings or hardware that it can be opened from the inside without using a key by pushing against a single bar or plate or turning a single knob or handle.
Exit routes must meet the following design and construction requirements.
Fire doors must also be fitted with an as1905 1 fire rated automatic door closer.
And one that can be easily used at all light levels.
There should be no locks or catches.
Above all equip doors with panic hardware and fire exit hardware.
Many use a push bar system that will open the door when pressed down.
For instance a latch or some other fastening device is a requirement for doors with a simple releasing device.
1910 36 a 1 an exit route must be permanent.
Hardware consisting of bars that extend to at least half of the width of the door leaf.
1910 36 a 2 an exit must be separated by fire resistant materials.
It shall not be locked barred or bolted at any time while the building is occupied.
Any additional door hardware must also be appropriately fire rated.
There are also additional requirements where the door is the final exit point of a building.
A fire rated automatic door closer must also be fitted.