ALOA Door Hardware and Exit Devices 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of panic hardware installed on emergency exit doors?

Accepted Answer

To allow immediate egress without requiring special knowledge or key operation

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To electronically log all door openings for security auditing

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To reinforce fire-rated door assemblies against heat and smoke intrusion

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To prevent unauthorized entry from the exterior side of the door

Question 2

What UL listing is required for exit devices installed on fire-rated door assemblies?

Accepted Answer

UL 305 (Panic Hardware)

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UL 294 (Access Control Systems Equipment)

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UL 1034 (Burglary-Resistant Electronic Locking Mechanisms)

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UL 10C (Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies)

Question 3

A rim exit device is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Surface mounting on the inside face of the door with a rim case housing the mechanism

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Installation within a routed pocket cut into the door thickness

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Extending vertical rods to engage strikes at the top and bottom of the door frame

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Requiring a mortise cutout along the entire door edge

Question 4

What is the 'dogging' feature on a panic exit device?

Accepted Answer

A mechanism that holds the crossbar or touchpad in the depressed position so the door operates as a push/pull door

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An alarm that activates when the door is propped open beyond a set time limit

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An auto-locking feature that engages the latch after the door has been closed for a set period

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An audible alert that activates if the device is tampered with

Question 5

According to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, the maximum force required to operate panic hardware is:

Accepted Answer

15 pounds

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5 pounds

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25 pounds

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30 pounds

Question 6

What distinguishes 'fire exit hardware' from standard 'panic hardware'?

Accepted Answer

Fire exit hardware is listed for fire-rated doors and any electrical dogging must automatically release when the fire alarm activates

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Fire exit hardware requires a key to retract the latch from the exterior

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Fire exit hardware is larger and requires additional fasteners for installation

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Fire exit hardware uses a distinctively shaped crossbar for visual identification

Question 7

A vertical rod exit device provides multi-point door latching by:

Accepted Answer

Extending rods vertically to engage strikes at both the top and bottom of the door frame

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Locking the door at a single point at mid-height only

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Using an internal horizontal crossbar that spans the full door width for latching

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Operating a concealed mortise lock mechanism within the door body