Assess the force required to open fire doors leading to areas of refuge under a range of conditions, and as practicable, adjust fire door opening force to the minimum allowable level.
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Recommendation Status
Open
Source UUID
e3c45404-d25b-4891-aa38-dc622ef782ce-1.3
Recommendation Number
1.3
Additional Information
Agency Response Dated October 24, 2024: Agree. ADM acknowledges and agrees with the recommendation to assess the force required to
open fire doors. ADM will assess the force required to open fire doors under normal and pressurization conditions and make prudent adjustments within applicable building code requirements. Additionally, this assessment will be performed on all newly installed doors.
Target Completion Date: December 27, 2024
OIG Analysis: The proposed action meets the intent of this recommendation. The OIG will close this recommendation after reviewing the proposed assessment and verifying adjustments made to fire doors based on this assessment.
open fire doors. ADM will assess the force required to open fire doors under normal and pressurization conditions and make prudent adjustments within applicable building code requirements. Additionally, this assessment will be performed on all newly installed doors.
Target Completion Date: December 27, 2024
OIG Analysis: The proposed action meets the intent of this recommendation. The OIG will close this recommendation after reviewing the proposed assessment and verifying adjustments made to fire doors based on this assessment.
Significant Recommendation
Yes