Hi all - been a while since I've been here, but have a unique geographical question.
2006 Seattle building code 403.12 requires wiring to be installed to facilitate future installation of locking hardware, when stairway doors are installed that do not lock from the stairway side. This applies to high-rise buildings and is above and beyond IBC 403.12, which only requires those doors to be unlocked in case of fire. Not sure if any other municipality has similar requirements.
My question is, how far would you "pre-wire" the door frames? Currently there is no provision for any locking hardware, ie no j-box in the door frames. Maybe someone has had this experience and could share?
I am waiting on building code official call back, so will keep you posted.
2006 Seattle building code 403.12 requires wiring to be installed to facilitate future installation of locking hardware, when stairway doors are installed that do not lock from the stairway side. This applies to high-rise buildings and is above and beyond IBC 403.12, which only requires those doors to be unlocked in case of fire. Not sure if any other municipality has similar requirements.
My question is, how far would you "pre-wire" the door frames? Currently there is no provision for any locking hardware, ie no j-box in the door frames. Maybe someone has had this experience and could share?
I am waiting on building code official call back, so will keep you posted.