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Under the International Building Code, fire doors and swinging pairs of fire doors must be provided with an active bolt that can secure the door when locked.

One spot where this could be easily overlooked is restrooms shared between spaces where the restrooms do not have lockable doors. If a door is in a fire wall, you need to be able to latch it closed.

1. Fire Door Protection Ratings May Be Less Than the Rating For the Wall Assembly
2. Opening Protection and Fire Rating in Garages – Requirements for the Door and Gypsum Board
3. Temperature Control in Buildings – What is the Minimum Heat Level Required in the Building Code?
4. Elevator Machine Rooms Need To Be Rated Too
5. Fire Extinguisher Requirements During Construction
6. Dwelling Unit Separation Wall at Duplexes and Townhomes (2 Hour Fire Wall)
7. Calculating Fire Resistance Ratings of Wood Assemblies Using the IBC
8. Installing New Doors at an Exit Stair – Joy Burns Arena at the Ritchie Center