Panic hardware requirements
1008.1.9 Panic and fire exit hardware. Where panic and fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following:
The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of the door leaf width. The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds.
Each door in a means of egress from a Group A or E occupancy having an occupant load of 50 or more and any Group H occupancy shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware.
EXCEPTION: A main exit of a Group A occupancy in compliance with Section 1008.1.8.3, Item 2.
Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet wide that contain overcurrent devices, switching devices or control devices with exit access doors must be equipped with panic hardware and doors must swing in the direction of egress.
If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend more then one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side.
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What has been changed, added or deleted?
The maximum occupant load reduced from 100 to 50. Panic hardware requirements were added for electrical rooms 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet wide that contain overcurrent, switching or control devices. The EXCEPTION was added. 1008.1.8.3, Item 2 Locks and latches reads, "Locks and latches are permitted in buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Group B, F, M and S, and in places of religious worship, the main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided:
The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked, A readily visible durable 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 high on a contrasting background, The use of the key-operated locking device is revokable by the fire code official for due cause.
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