TKB:
This Article is part of the NEC (110.26 (C).
Here in NJ it is enforced by the Electrical Sub-Code Official (Elec Inspector).
As to the exact requirement...we request/require 'crash bars' that can be operated by pressure from pushing. Levers are not acceptable as they have to be operated 'down' or 'up', and could be difficult to do with injured hands/arms, etc.
As the NEC is 'semi' vague in the description of the 'device', we made the determination with consultation of the Bldg & Fire Inspectors.
BTW, a 90k SF car dealership failed final for egress at the elec room for this.
Architects are 70/30 on this; it gets caught in Plan Review; the GC usually 'goes cheap', and hopes it gets missed.
John
John
Last edited by HotLine1; 04/28/07 09:53 AM.
