Vertical Acting with Multiple Complying Swing Egress Doors
Elevator Separation Hoistway protection is designed to isolate fire, smoke, heat and toxic gases or fumes from migrating floor to floor through vertical hoistways in multi-story structures. There are two fundamental methods prescribed in this code section, elevator lobbies or protection at the point of access to the elevator car. This project introduces the use […]
Vertical Acting with Complying Swing Egress Door(s) and Vertical Coiling without Egress
Vertical Opening Separation An escalator provides convenient movement for building occupants communicating multiple floors. However, escalators are typically not a part of the required means of egress.
