Access keypad system

[bigspark17]

I have been asked to install a keypad access system in a commercial property, this will be a simple one door install. The property does have a fire alarm does this system need to be interfaced to the fire alarm?

EZTAG3PRO Proximity Keypad Door Entry Kit Silver

Kit contains:

www.cef.co.uk

Thanks

 

[bill01803]

Yes, the alarm should unlock the door in event of a fire

 

[bigspark17]

Can you back this statement up with reference to a regulation

 

[James]

If the door is a fire exit, it must be always available to exit without a key

 

[westward10]

There are a lot of factors to consider and BS7273-4 is your book of words to help or just totally confuse

 

[bigspark17]

Yes i think totally confuse is more likely, i dont belive it is a risk as there will be a green smash glass internally and the door is manually locked during closed hours so i wont interface it into the fire alarm but may add a “refer to fire risk assesment” note stating the fra should decide.

 

[Megawatt]

Yes, the alarm should unlock the door in event of a fire

No the door should have a panic bar that you mash and it must open out not in.