909.6.2 Maximum pressure difference.
BC § 909.6.2
The maximum air pressure difference across a smoke barrier shall be determined by required door-opening or closing forces. The actual force required to open exit doors when the system is in the smoke control mode shall be in accordance with Section 1010.1.3. Opening and closing forces for other doors shall be determined by standard engineering methods for the resolution of forces and reactions. The calculated force to set a side-hinged, swinging door in motion shall be determined by: F = F dc + K(WA Δ P)/2(W-d) (Equation 9-1) where: A = Door area, square feet (m 2 ). d = Distance from door handle to latch edge of door, feet (m). F = Total door opening force, pounds (N). F dc = Force required to overcome closing device, pounds (N). K = Coefficient 5.2 (1.0). W = Door width, feet (m). Δ P = Design pressure difference, inches of water (Pa).
