Codes & Standards
Doors & Devices
Egress & Locks
Portal Control
Panels & Related Systems
100

This is the UL standard for product and electrical components

UL 204

100

Pneumatically controlled push buttons ensure the doors stay unlocked for how long

At least 30 seconds

100

This lock lacks physical strength 

Electrified Cylinder Locks

100

Operates on the principle "one authorization, one grant of access"

Turnstyle

100

Access control panels must be in these locations

Secure locations

200
This code applies to Fire Alarm systems

NFPA 72

200
This door is also known as a "storefront door"

Framed Glass

200

This lock is not considered free egress

Magnetic Lock

200

The purpose is to deter, defend, and delay against unwanted vehicle entry

Sally Port

200

Minimum required time for battery backup

4 hours

300

This is the UL standard for Access Controls

UL 294

300

This is the best locking device for compliance with egress requirements

Panic Hardware

300

Name a component of a magnetic lock

Armature 

Electromagnet

300

Requires a fire alarm interface as well as an override switch

Man-Trap

300

The most common communication protocol

Ethernet

400
This is the primary international life safety standard

NFPA 101

400

This device is required wherever a magnetic lock is installed

REX

400

The maximum holding strength for a Mag Shear Lock

3000 lbs

400

Becomes more complicated with electronic access controls

Automatic Doors

400

The camera's ability to differentiate light and dark in a space

Dynamic Range

500

This code contains information about life and structural safety

IBC

500

Also known as the workhorse of the security industry

Hollow metal doors

500

Part of a lock that prevents the lever from opening the door

Solenoid

500

Operated remotely by a security officer from a separate secure space

Sally Port

500

This detection system falls into the category of interior volumetric detection systems

Infrared Detection System

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