A fire rated automatic door closer must also be fitted.
Fire exit door handle requirements.
Above all equip doors with panic hardware and fire exit hardware.
For instance a latch or some other fastening device is a requirement for doors with a simple releasing device.
Hardware consisting of bars that extend to at least half of the width of the door leaf.
It shall not be locked barred or bolted at any time while the building is occupied.
In the case of fire doors the lock must be self latching and be fire rated in accordance with as1905 1.
There are also additional requirements where the door is the final exit point of a building.
1910 36 a 1 an exit route must be permanent.
And one that can be easily used at all light levels.
Fire doors must also be fitted with an as1905 1 fire rated automatic door closer.
Any additional door hardware must also be appropriately fire rated.
Exit routes must meet the following design and construction requirements.
The door should open in the direction of evacuation.
It is not permissible to have a hold open feature on either the lock or door closer.
The final fire exit door must.
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.
There should be no locks or catches.
Locks must be fitted at a height of between 900mm and 1100mm from the floor level.
Many use a push bar system that will open the door when pressed down.