Opinion: Main exit door locks

Inquiry: 00-07

Subject: Main exit door locks

Code: 1997 UBC 1003.3.1.8 - Type of Lock or Latch (Exception #1) and 1997 UBC 1007.2.5 - Panic Hardware (Exception #1)

Submitted by: MN B.O. Uniformity Committee

Approved by: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

Issue Date: January 12, 2000

Question: Can the use of key-locking hardware as contained in these exceptions be applied to more than one door in a structure? Can there be more than one "main exit"?

Answer:
Yes. There are a number of design situations which could have more than one "main" entrance/exit. This of course depends on the circulation patterns, location of parking lots and public ways, etc.

Comments: Many buildings have several accesses to the exterior that are utilized by the public, as it is impractical to have only on main entrance/exit from the parking areas or public ways.

Inquiry:	00-07
Subject:	Main exit door locks
Code:	1997 UBC 1003.3.1.8 - Type of Lock or Latch (Exception #1) and 1997 UBC 1007.2.5 - Panic Hardware (Exception #1)
Submitted by:	MN B.O. Uniformity Committee
Approved by:	Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official
Issue Date:	January 12, 2000
Question:	Can the use of key-locking hardware as contained in these exceptions be applied to more than one door in a structure? Can there be more than one "main exit"?
Answer:	Yes. There are a number of design situations which could have more than one "main" entrance/exit. This of course depends on the circulation patterns, location of parking lots and public ways, etc.
Comments:	Many buildings have several accesses to the exterior that are utilized by the public, as it is impractical to have only on main entrance/exit from the parking areas or public ways.