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Offline John Dragon

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Door magnets used for security purposes in EMI homes
« on: February 27, 2008, 08:14:34 PM »
Anyone know if there is a British Standard covering door magnets holding doors shut (inc fire exit doors), interfaced to fire alarm to open only when alarm is sounding?
Most EMI homes have these fitted and a client has asked me if there is a BS covering them and I don't know!
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Offline Big_Fella

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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2008, 08:24:33 PM »
No.... and this would be driven by client request to have certain doors locked, although the recommendation would be to release the doors on a fire activation for obvious reasons.
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Offline patrickhamblin

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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2008, 10:03:21 PM »
I believe you will find BS 7273-4:2007 -British Standard Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures - Part 4: Actuation of release mechanisms for doors - is useful for you.
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Offline John Dragon

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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2008, 08:06:35 AM »
Nice one!
Thanks.
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