Q: Do I have to use auto flush bolts and coordinators on a pair of double doors that are fire rated (one active leaf and one inactive leaf) to a mechanical room or electric room that is usually unoccupied? This is in a hospital.
A: I believe so. All fire-rated doors must self-close and latch. If you have a pair of double doors that are fire-rated, then both leaves must self-close (have a closer) and positively latch. Auto- flush bolts would qualify as positive latching. Manual latch bolts would not.
Brad Keyes, CHSP, is the owner of KEYES Life Safety Compliance, and his expertise is in the management of the Life Safety Program, including the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs.
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