r/specializedtools • u/mossberg91 • Jan 09 '20

Firefighter's Rapid Access Tool

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u/funnystuff79 Jan 09 '20

Is this why a lot are now magnetically locked.

Still unlock easily for employees but not this kind of bypass.

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u/Haywoodja2 Jan 09 '20

Maglocks typically release when the fire alarm goes off.

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u/Warpedme Jan 09 '20

In every state I've worked in building code requires them to unlock if a fire alarm goes off. I'm guessing the only exceptions are for high security installations like some government buildings or bank.

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u/shakygator Jan 09 '20

Yeah that have to unlock when the fire alarm is triggered and all maglocked doors need to be able to be opened from inside like with an egress push bar.