Three codes. Written for people who get sued when the door fails.
Editorial reference on the three code bodies that control commercial-door compliance. Not SEO filler — the sections inspectors actually cite, and what they mean on a retrofit.
NFPA 80 in plain English.
What an annual fire door drop test actually tests, what the AHJ looks for on the label, and the 13 points in §5.2 that will get you written up.
- §5.2 Operational testing
- §4.5 Labeling
- §6.3 Clearances
Utah code cycle + HB 65.
Utah adopted IBC 2021 with amendments. HB 65 reshaped enforcement for state-owned buildings. Here's what changed, and which openings are now non-conforming.
- IBC 716 Opening Protectives
- IFC 705
- Utah HB 65
Panic hardware thresholds.
Occupant load 50 in A/E/H — the line where panic hardware is required. How to calculate, where it's argued, and why dress lever + storeroom function will still fail.
- §1010.1.10
- §1010.2
- §1010.2.4 Classroom
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