An Overview of Smoke / Fire Doors and the 2015 NBC

The presentation will provide the audience with an overview of the Model Code requirements specific to:

• Distinctions between fire and smoke door assemblies
• Typical locations within healthcare occupancies that require their installation
• Existing conditions and the need for upgrading
• The applicable Codes and Standards applicable to installation
• Various hardware requirements, such as hold open devices, panic hardware, etc.
• Security considerations
• Air leakage requirements and NFPA 105, “Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives
• The maintenance of these assemblies over the life of the building