Inspection History Details
Inspection Status: Correction Required
Inspection History: VIOL - MEANS OF EGRESS
| Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2008 | VIOL - MEANS OF EGRESS | Correction Required | 1008.1.8 Door operations. Except as specifically permitted by this section egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. 1008.1.8.4 Bolt locks. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted. 1008.1.8.5 Unlatching. The unlatching of any door or leaf shall not require more than one operation. _____ The front main entrance door secondary locking device shall be disabled or replaced to meet code standards. I.E. the lock shall release when twisted from the interior side. _____ The slide bolt on the rear egress door shall be removed or replaced with a approved locking device. It shall also meet the code 1008.1.8.5. *** The doors security grill shall always remain unlocked while the building is occupied 1008.1.8.3 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors where any of the following exists… -- 2. In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less, Groups 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: -- 2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked, -- 2.2. 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 (25 mm) high on a contrasting background, -- 2.3. The use of the key-operated locking device is revokable by the fire code official for due cause. _____ Place the wording "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED" above both your main egress door and your employee lounge door. ________________________________________________ (Joseph P. Longo, Inspector, Tucson Fire Department) I, ______________________ have received a copy of this inspection report. (Building Representative) ____________________________ (Captain) Full inspection done by Inspector Joseph P. Longo Re-inspection scheduled on or after ___/___/___ Call Inspector Longo at 235-4262 or 791-4502, if you have any further questions. Thank you. Re-inspection passed: _____ ____________________ Passed on: ________ (Joseph P. Longo) |