David Bolton Magnetic Lock Egress Compliance: The Three Release Conditions That Have to Work Together Before the Opening Passes Inspection What This Article Covers — and Who It Helps A magnetic lock kit can arrive on the jobsite complete with a keypad, power supply, and push button — and still fail its final inspection because one of the... IBC NFPA 101 access control egress compliance electromagnetic locks magnetic lock installation May 21, 2026
David Bolton The Magnetic Lock Kit Trap: Why a 1200 lb Maglock Without the Right Egress Plan Fails Inspection Why the Lock Is Only Half the System A 1,200 lb electromagnetic lock kit bundled with a keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete access control solution out of the box. For many app... IBC NFPA 101 access control commercial door hardware egress compliance magnetic locks Apr 23, 2026