Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems
Scope:
These requirements cover electric operators for doors, draperies, gates, louvers, windows, exterior awnings and other opening and closing appliances rated 600 V or less to be employed in ordinary locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
These requirements also cover complete doors, gates, and other such assemblies that include electric opening and closing appliances.
These requirements also cover accessories, such as external entrapment protection devices, for use with appliances covered by this standard.
Doors and door operators intended for exit use as defined in the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 and codes such as the Canadian National Model Construction Codes, the National Building Code of Canada, BOCA National Building Code, the Standard Building Code, and the Uniform Building Code, are additionally subject to design requirements specific to such use.
These requirements do not address active fire alarm functionality, which is addressed in NFPA 80.
Project need:
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