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Outline for Today

Changing Perceptions Defining a Maglock What is the Code Appropriate Uses Questionable Uses Problems Alternatives

Changing Perceptions

Defining a Maglock

What is a Maglock Purpose of Maglocks Types of Maglocks Why are Maglocks Dangerous Why use Maglocks

What is a Maglock?

Door Hardware appliance (Lock) Electrically powered coil magnet Matching armature plate Made of stainless and ferrous metals Generates

60 to 1800lbs of holding force

What is a Maglock?

Options: Door Position Sensor Bond Sensor Delayed egress control module Voltage regulator module

Location: Normally at top of door on the inside Can be used outdoors* Can be used for tricky locking situations

Deters Locked door is a deterrent*

Delays Locked door slows down a burglar*

*However: Maglocks release on fire and on loss of power, which limits these factors

Purpose of a Maglock

Types of Maglocks

Standard Delayed Shear Gate (Exterior) Special Purpose

Typical Office Building Single or Double “L” or “Z” bracket

Standard Maglock

Typical in Retail Stores Built-in Delay (15sec) Alarmed Signage Required

Delayed Maglock

Typical in Sliding Doors Often includes Pins or “Fingers” Rarely Used as “Strength is Unreliable”

Shear Maglock

Typical in Daycare Outdoor Rated* Release is of Concern Swing or Sliding Action

Gate Maglock

Floor Maglock Sliding action Strength is a concern Wear & Tear is a concern Rusting is an issue

*Not Recommended

Special Purpose Maglocks

Why are Maglocks Dangerous

Locks the Door in both directions Requires Intervention to release Keys do not override If installed wrong, can trap people

Why use Maglocks

Traditionally for Glass Doors High Security Doors For Mantrap Doors For Doors that need to lock in

both directions

What is the Code

Alberta Fire Code 2014 Alberta Building Code 2014 ABC - Appendix A

Division B - Part 3

Alberta Fire Code 2014

1) Means of Egress shall be provided in buildings in conformance with the ABC.

Division B - Part 3.4.6.16

Alberta Building Code 2014

ABC 3.4.6.16.(1) Exit Doors must: Release in one action Use no keys Use no special devices Require no training

English Translation

Division B - Part 3.4.6.16

Alberta Building Code 2014

ABC 3.4.6.16.(2) & (3) Door Hardware: All Public &/or High Volume doors: Require only 90N to operate Require only 90N to swing door open

“Every Public (or Popular) door, must be operable by a 90 year old 90lb Grandmother”

English Translation

Division B - Part 3.4.6.16

Alberta Building Code 2014

ABC 3.4.6.15.(4) Maglocks must: Release on fire alarm Release by a single switch (accessible by authorities) Have no pins or latching device Have no residual holding force Do not require keys Do not require special knowledge Release by use of door hardware (single action) Release with 90N of force or less Release immediately or within 15 seconds* *Requires Signage

English Translation

Appendix A.3.4.6.15.(4)

Maglocks Should not replace regular hardware They must not be used indiscriminately Must be Fail-Safe in “Foreseeable Emergencies” All maglocks must be controlled from one switch Maglocks must not reset automatically

What is allowed by the Code

Reset Switch (ABC A.3.4.6.15.(4)) Single Switch is to control all Maglocks Normally installed in or beside main fire panel Maglocks may not rearm when panel returns to

normal Switch is used to reset the Maglocks Switch is part of the Fire alarm system and is to

be supervised Switch is usually keyed (Building Master)

What is allowed by the Code

Maglock with Panic Hardware • Maglock • Fire Alarm tie-in • Power transfer • Cardreader • Door Hardware

with request to exit

Code Compliant Example

Code Compliant Example

Panic Hardware Works with Glass

Maglock with Delayed Egress • Delayed Egress • Maglock • Fire Alarm tie-in • Power transfer • Cardreader

Code Compliant Example

Calgary “Local Customs” that were allowed Maglock Fire Alarm tie-in Push button exit Push/Pull Glass door Blue Pull station*

*Recommended

Previously Accepted Installs

Standata ABC 3.4.6.15.(4) Maglocks could be installed on office doors for:

○ Single Suite or Tenancy ○ Public not allowed unescorted into the space ○ Group D occupancy only (i.e. Business or Service) ○ Push button is within 600mm of door frame ○ Sign is next to button describing what it does

Issued in 1995 Not renewed in 2000 Therefore, Not Valid

History behind “Local Customs”

Why they are not code compliant Secondary action Specialized device Requires specialized knowledge

How to Wire them if used Shunts power to Maglock Acts as request to exit to controller

Push Buttons

Why they are not compliant Secondary action Specialized device Requires specialized knowledge

How to Wire them when they are used Shunt power to Maglock Alarm input to controller

Blue Pull Stations

Why Use them both? Software freezes Push button shunts power

“but only when Held” Blue pull station removes

power permanently Blue pull station requires

tool to reset

Blue Pull Stations

Why we don’t use them? They release door when triggered They can be released from the outside They will bypass the alarm They rely on software They are not ULC rated

Motion Sensors

Code Compliant Maglock Door Standard = $ 6,000/door Delayed Egress = $ 7,000

Previously “Accepted” Door Maglock with push button = $ 5,500 By Comparison….. Electric Lock = $ 5,000*

Cost of Door Control

Retail Exit Doors Need to prevent shoplifting

Cash Cages & Bank Doors Prevent theft

911 Call Centres Prevent Disruptions, Terrorism & Retaliation

Hospitals & Retirement Homes Protect Patients & Hospital Staff

Where do we use Maglocks?

Maglocks release on Fire & Power Loss Ergo, not as secure

Maglocks lock the door in both directions Ergo, not as safe

Maglocks are more expensive Require Fire Alarm Tie-in (often a hidden/forgotten cost)

The problem with Maglocks

Framed Doors Panic Hardware with Electric Strike Wireless Battery Operated Hardware

Maglock Alternatives

All Glass Door Alternatives

Framed Doors (Allows Traditional Hardware)

Glass Door Alternatives

Panic Hardware Using Electric Strike

All Glass Door Alternatives

Wireless Battery Operated Hardware

Glass Door Alternatives

Stand-alone Battery Operated Use Caution*

*Not all are

Approved Exit Devices

Conclusion

Maglocks always require: Careful Consideration To be used sparingly To use Alternatives when possible To be used safely

Seek advice, if you have questions

Thank You!