CASE 1: Side Acting Accordion with Power-assisted Egress
Occupancy Separation
Post grade 12 educational occupancies are typically classified as “B” occupancies and usually incorporate mixed occupancies that are often considered accessory – full service kitchens and cafeterias (A-2), assembly areas (A), and dormitories (R-2) occupancies. Even though these spaces are ancillary to and a functional portion of the original larger occupancy they must be separated when they exceed the 10% rule.
This first case study examines the use of the McKEON Side Acting Accordion fire door. The assembly is hidden from view unless there is a fire when it is activated by the smoke detector. Egress is accomplished by compliance with IBC, Section 1010.1.4.3.
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![Diagram 2 | McKEON](https://www.mckeondoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Diagram_MixtOcc_Case1.jpg)
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