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Expertise
I can help with code questions related to doors and hardware. I am familiar with the IBC, NFPA 80, NFPA 101, NFPA 105, ADAAG, and ICC/ANSI A117.1. My expertise is specific to door openings.
Experience in the area
I have worked in the door and hardware industry since 1986. I have conducted countless presentations on code requirements for doors and hardware, and maintain a blog related to doors and hardware (www.ihatehardware.com).
Organizations
Door & Hardware Institute (DHI) Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) International Code Councel (ICC)
Publications
Doors & Hardware Magazine
Education/Credentials
Vermont Technical College, Associate Degree in Architecture and Building Engineering Technology - 1986
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Lee | 03/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Lori, Many thanks for all your ..... |
| Michelle | 02/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| Gabe | 07/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Lori, that what i thought. your ..... |
| Anne | 05/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, this has helped ..... |
| Bob | 04/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for you response |
Recent Answers from Lori Greene
2012-04-22 Fire Codes:
Hi Autumn - I don't know which building code applies to your jurisdiction, but here is the section from the 2009 International Building Code regarding the size and operation of an emergency escape and
2012-03-25 Safety lock on apartment door:
Typically, residential occupancies are allowed to have this type of lock, although other types of buildings would not. I checked the 2010 California Fire Code, and item 4 below applies to your question:
2011-08-27 stair access:
Hi Stan - I don't know of a requirement to allow employees to go up the stairs, except that during a fire alarm the doors have to unlock to allow occupants to leave the stair if the exit becomes compromised
2011-07-14 20min rated non-egress doors:
Hi Gabe - Yes, if the door is required to be 20 minute fire rated, it has to be self-closing and self-latching. You can find this information in NFPA 80. Here are a couple of blog posts I wrote
2011-06-23 Interior Door Jamb:
Hi Pete - This is not something that I would normally get involved with - my expertise is in commercial doors and hardware, but I wouldn't think that this would be a code requirement. It sounds like
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