907.20.7 Hold-open devices.
FC § 907.20.7
The fire alarm system connections for hold-open devices installed on fire doors pursuant to the Building Code, including hold-open devices provided for vertical exit enclosure doors pursuant to the exception to Section BC 708.7* of the Building Code, shall be inspected, tested and otherwise maintained in accordance with FC 703.2 and 907.20 and NFPA 72. Hold-open devices and automatic door closers provided for such vertical exit enclosure doors shall be inspected and tested annually to ensure the proper functioning of: * Editor's note: correct reference should be Section BC 713.7 of the Building Code.
1.the manual control on the fire alarm system control panel, or the fire command center where a fire command center is required, that transmits a signal to release the hold-open devices; 2. the fire alarm system output programming, which automatically transmits a signal to release the hold-open devices upon activation of an automatic alarm initiating device or manual elevator recall; 3. the circuitry for each hold-open device, which upon receipt of a manual or automatic signal, releases the door; and 4. each automatic door closer, which, upon release of the door by the hold-open device, mechanically moves the door to its fully closed position. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2014/017.
