Comments on: Does This Meet Code 5 http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263 Resources, Checklists, and Training for inspectors with NFPA and the ICC codes Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:59:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Marcus Veytia http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-273 Marcus Veytia Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:32:18 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-273 Ontario Building Code, Sentence 3.4.2.5.(3), states, "Exits shall be located and arranged so that they are clearly visible or their locations are clearly indicated and they are accessible at all times." This is most likely the same for the National Building Code of Canada (model code). Ontario Building Code, Sentence 3.4.2.5.(3), states, “Exits shall be located and arranged so that they are clearly visible or their locations are clearly indicated and they are accessible at all times.” This is most likely the same for the National Building Code of Canada (model code).

]]> By: Brian Dove http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-268 Brian Dove Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:17:17 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-268 Does anyone see the boxes and the wet floor sign perched right next to the door? What does this tell you about their standard day to day activities and the usability of the exit door? Does anyone see the boxes and the wet floor sign perched right next to the door? What does this tell you about their standard day to day activities and the usability of the exit door?

]]> By: Debra VanReenen http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-262 Debra VanReenen Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:56:38 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-262 Absolutely no. What possess people to do things like this? Absolutely no. What possess people to do things like this?

]]> By: rfu49 http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-261 rfu49 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:18:47 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-261 No But --- Where is the manual pull station? No But — Where is the manual pull station?

]]> By: Matt http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-259 Matt Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:54:11 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-259 What exit? What exit?

]]> By: Richard http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-258 Richard Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:36:29 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-258 NO way NO way

]]> By: Tim http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-257 Tim Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:53:51 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-257 That arrangement of this exit assembly does NOT comply in several conditions as per 1008.1, IFC 2003/ CFSC which states: Doors serving a means of egress system shall meet the requirements of this section and Section 1017.2. Doors provided for egress purposes in numbers greater than required by this code shall meet the requirements of this section. Means of egress doors shall be readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors. Mirrors or similar reflecting materials shall not be used on means of egress doors. Means of egress doors shall not be concealed by curtains, drapes, decorations or similar materials." That arrangement of this exit assembly does NOT comply in several conditions as per 1008.1, IFC 2003/ CFSC which states:

Doors serving a means of egress system shall meet the requirements of this section and Section 1017.2. Doors provided for egress purposes in numbers greater than required by this code shall meet the requirements of this section.

Means of egress doors shall be readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors. Mirrors or similar reflecting materials shall not be used on means of egress doors. Means of egress doors shall not be concealed by curtains, drapes, decorations or similar materials.”

]]> By: Chris http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-256 Chris Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:46:47 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-256 I had a catering hall with doors just like this. They weren't happy when I told them that it was no good. I had a catering hall with doors just like this. They weren’t happy when I told them that it was no good.

]]> By: Lt./Inspector Don Collick http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-255 Lt./Inspector Don Collick Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:58:45 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-255 Nope! Nope!

]]> By: Mike Eckert http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-5/263/comment-page-1#comment-254 Mike Eckert Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:18:10 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=263#comment-254 I have seen similar problems at nursing homes, where they try to cover to door with a blanket, etc. to prevent resident elopement. In addtion to disguising the door, the coverings are generally combustible; also a problem. I have seen similar problems at nursing homes, where they try to cover to door with a blanket, etc. to prevent resident elopement. In addtion to disguising the door, the coverings are generally combustible; also a problem.

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