Appeal 35012

1010.2 / OSSC 1010.2.13

"Door Operation" Except as specifically permitted by this section, Egress doors shall readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
OSSC 1010.2.13 Delayed egress locking systems shall be permitted to be installed on doors serving the following occupancies in building that are equipped though out with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Sec903.3.1.1 or approved automatic smoke or heat detection system installed.

We want to change the Readily openable without a key or special knowledge or effort.
OSSC 1010.2.13 -The doors are auto sliders and a delayed egress system isn't available.

We will use a fail safe solenoid to lock the sliding auto doors, Install a emergency door release pull station with a tamper cover and signage above that reads " For emergency door release use pull station below". This Fail Safe Solenoid will be tied to the buildings Fire Alarm so that any general alarm will release the door so that it operates to its intended operation as a egress door. We will also have a access control card reader that will release the door for regular entry into the staircase or access to the elevator to exit staircase of the building.

The building is experiencing trespasser's entering the building through the garage gates behind automobiles and then entering the resident tenant areas and stealing bicycles, packages and presenting a security risk to the resident and workers that live and work in the building.