Ironmongery & Signage 2 Flashcards
Safe condition signs for the inside of escape doors are coloured
Green
What items are “essential” for an emergency escape doorset?
Hinges
Emergency escape push pad or lockset
Sign for operation of the escape device
Fire escape keep clear sign
A digital lock has been added to a door already fitted with lever furniture. The digital lock has a small lever on the secure side of the door which withdraws its bolt. Does this set-up comply with the recommendations in Approved Document B for doors on escape routes?
No
What is the name of the 3rd party certification scheme for hardware for fire doors?
CERTIFIRE
Is the following statement true or false? A sign showing the green running man must be placed on the escape door.
False
A Building Manager thinks that an OAD would prevent escape when it was locked. Is he right?
No
Which of the following describes the action of an emergency escape lock?
A lever or push pad withdraws all bolts simultaneously
A panic escape bar must release the door when it is pressed where?
Anywhere along its length
According to Approved Document B, panic escape bars must be used where there are more than a certain number of likely users. This number is
60
According to the “Code of Practice: Hardware for fire and escape doors”, panic bars should be used, rather than emergency escape locks, in situations where
Members of the public will be present
Is the following statement true or false? Break-glass escape locks are acceptable under current standards and regulatory requirements.
False
Mandatory signs for the outside of escape doors are coloured
Blue
A smart-looking OAD from manufacturer A seems to work perfectly with the panic bolt from manufacturer B, who has a limited range of OADs. Both are CE marked. Can you use them together?
No
