I am looking at 110.33(A)(3) and 110.26(C)(3) for Personnel Door requirements. I have a substation installation where we have an existing fence that has a large double gate (around 20'-0" total). The substation would fit inside, but I am concerned about the requirement for "listed panic hardware" in relation to fences and gates. We will be adding a second personnel gate to satisfy the requirements for large equipment, but I'm not sure how to determine if these gates are acceptable for emergency egress situations. I usually see the "panic hardware" on interior electrical room doors that allow you to push to exit, but I'm not sure they make this for outdoor gates. Also, if this is required and they do make panic hardware for gates, do I have to install two additional personnel gates since the large 20'-0" wide gate would most likely not be able to have panic hardware installed? So the existing large gate would be for moving in equipment, then the two smaller gates (new) for personnel? Anyone heard of this situation before? Any suggestions?
NEC Personnel Doors
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