SHDA Webinar: Decoded: Touchless Solutions for Healthy Environments
With the increased focus on how to limit the spread of germs, many facility managers are considering their options for touchless operation of doors. Changes may include installing automatic operators, updating actuators and access control readers, or adding new door pulls or lever modifications. As always, it’s critical to ensure that egress, fire protection, and accessibility are not overlooked.
Although the current model codes do not include specific requirements for touchless hardware applications, there are many sections of the codes and standards that impact the selection and installation of these products.
This webinar will cover code requirements related to automatic operators and contactless access control, as well as accessibility considerations for new hands-free door pull designs. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the webinar.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the appropriate codes and standards that apply to various types of hands-free hardware and automatic operators.
- List the function of the different touchless solutions, including mechanical hardware, electrified hardware, and automatic operators.
- Discuss how the requirements for fire door assemblies may impact retrofit solutions
- State the requirements of BHMA A156.19 and A156.10 that apply to doors with automatic operators.
Presented by Lori Greene, DAHC/CDC, FDAI, CCPR is the manager – codes and resources for Allegion. She is responsible for providing support and education on the code requirements related to door openings, and she uses her website – iDigHardware.com to share this information.
