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Question
I am finishing 3 apartments on the second floor of a commercial building and the inspector is asking me for door closer to be install in the main entrance door of each apartment i am not sure if i need to do so by code please help me with this thank you.
Hi Andres -
Typically the door between an apartment and the corridor would be fire rated, and fire doors must be self-closing. Apartments are at high risk for fires, and if there was a fire within an apartment, the door must close to prevent smoke and flames from compromising the corridor.
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Answers by Expert:
Lori Greene
Expertise
I can help with code questions related to doors and hardware. I am familiar with the IBC, NFPA 80, NFPA 101, NFPA 105, ADAAG, and ICC/ANSI A117.1. My expertise is specific to door openings.
Experience
I have worked in the door and hardware industry since 1986. I have conducted countless presentations on code requirements for doors and hardware, and maintain a blog related to doors and hardware (www.ihatehardware.com).
Organizations
Door & Hardware Institute (DHI)
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
International Code Councel (ICC)
Publications
Doors & Hardware Magazine
Education/Credentials
Vermont Technical College, Associate Degree in Architecture and Building Engineering Technology - 1986
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