N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.49
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 8.370.14.49 - DOORSA. No door in any means of egress shall be locked against egress when the building is occupied. (1) Exit doors may be provided with a night latch, dead bolt, or security chain, provided these devices are operable from the inside, by any occupant, without the use of a key, tool, or any special knowledge and are mounted at a height not to exceed 48 inches above the finished floor.(2) If locks are not readily operable by all occupants within the building, the locks must: (a) unlock upon activation of the fire detection or sprinkler system; and(b) unlock upon loss of power in the facility. Prior to installing such locking devices, the facility shall have written approval from the building, fire and licensing authorities having jurisdiction.B. All exit doors shall have a minimum width of 36 inches.(1) Facilities with a capacity of 10 or more residents shall have exit doors leading to the outside of the facility that open outward.(2) Facilities with a capacity of 50 or more residents must provide panic hardware at the exit doors.(3) No door or path of travel to a means of egress shall be less than 28 inches wide.C. All resident sleeping room doors must be at least one and three-quarters inches solid core construction.D. Bathroom doors may be 24 inches wide. Facilities with four or more residents shall have at least one bathroom for every eight residents with a door clearance of 36 inches for access by persons with disabilities.E. Locks on doors to toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be capable of release from the outside.F. All doors shall readily open from the inside.G. Doors shall be provided for all resident sleeping rooms, all restrooms and all bathrooms.N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.49
Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024