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Codes In Context

BHMA Codes In Context is an ongoing series designed to provide relevant hardware changes and updates during the various code cycles. Each edition of this series will include one-page Focus documents, which are in-depth summaries of each code update covered in the report. Click on the Focus Documents down arrow to expand the menu and view, download and/or print each document.

2024 IBC and IFC Focus Documents

Bolts / Bolt Locks - New definitions and requirements refined with editorial clarifications of provisions for dead bolts, manual bolts, automatic flush bolts, and constant latching bolts

Key-Operated Locking Devices - Clarification of which exterior doors or main doors are permitted to be locked when a building or space is not occupied

Electrical Locking Systems - Requiring electrical locks in some types of systems to be listed to either UL 294 or UL 1034

Enclosed Elevator Lobbies - Permitting electrically locked exit access doors (locked doors to tenant spaces) where specific requirements are met

Stairway Reentry Release Methods - Revised requirements for unlocking stairway doors on the stair side to allow reentry from the stairway into the building

Multiple Occupant Toilet Facilities - Exception permitting locking of egress doors by authorized personnel

Maneuvering Clearance - Explicitly requires maneuvering clearance in compliance with ICC A117.1 to be provided at doors in the accessible means of egress

Hardware Projections - Clarifications related to projections permitted at the top of door openings

Access Control Systems - Clarification of the I-Code requirements related to egress doors equipped with electrified hardware that controls access/ ingress but does not affect egress

Doors with Panic Hardware - Change that prohibits sensor release electrical locking systems on doors required to have panic hardware

Automatic Operators at Accessible Public Entrances - Clarifications of requirements, and applications related to buildings with mixed occupancies

Doors in Existing Buildings - Updates to IFC requirements affecting hardware projections, door unlatching forces, and door opening force requirements, in alignment with the IBC

In addition to Codes In Context, stay up to date on the most recent IBC revisions regarding door operations and door hardware with BHMA's 2012 through 2024 summary. View here.

Stay up to date on the most recent NFPA 101 revisions regarding door operations and door hardware with BHMA's 2012 through 2024 summary. View here.

In addition to Codes In Context, stay up to date on the most recent IBC revisions regarding door operations and door hardware with BHMA's 2012 through 2024 summary. View here.

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