Sliding Door Fail Safe Devices Building Codes & Rules

Manual Release^{Manufacturer's Recommendation - -, -}

• Synonymous for Emergency Push Device or Break-out
• ≤ 110N force door can be pushed outward 90° manually in an emergency
• Both sliding doors & fixed panels can function as break-out doors
• Check with your 'Fire Consultant'

Fail Safe Devices^{Manufacturer's Recommendation - -, -}

• Door automatically unlocks when power is interrupted
• Allows people to enter & exit
• Safekeeps people, not the space
• Used for main entry points such as lobby access doors

Emergency Release Button

Inside Reader

(Card, Keypad,

Biometrics)

FIRE ALARM

SYSTEM

Drive Mechanism

Non-Fire Rated Sliding Door

• Non-Fire Rated Exit Door part of Egress
• Also Applicable for a Single Sliding Door

Types of Exit Door^{Manufacturer's Recommendation - -, -}

• Fire Door
• Access to a Fireproof stairway or tunnel
• Door Tagging fixed to the hinge edge of the door
• Fitted with a steel frame & a door closer device
• Exit Door
• Allows emergency evacuation from a building
• Fire rating & steel framing will depend on location
• Path of Travel Door
• Door along egress path leading to or between a Fire Door & an Exit Door
• Openable without a key
• Opened with a single downward motion or a single hand push

Drive Mechanism^{Manufacturer's Recommendation - -, -}

• Set of driving devices & controllers that opens / closes the door
• Components such gear motor, door controller, & maintenance switch

Alarm Sounder

Opening & Safety Sensor

Outside Reader

(Card, Keypad,

Biometrics)

Access Control Power

Fixed Door Panel

Fixed Door Panel

Signage

• ≥ 20mm font size, CAPITALISED^[1]
• In contrasting colour
• Always in visible location

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