The control of egress must comply with the requirements of the applicable codes and standards based on the occupancy and usage of the facility.

According to Annex A, applicable codes and standards can include, but are not limited to, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, NFPA 72, and amendments adopted by the AHJ. Based on the security vulnerability assessment (SVA) of the protected premises, the designer can also consider ANSI/UL 1034, Standard for Burglary-Resistant Electric Locking Mechanisms.

Below is a sample of NFPA 731. For the complete section, see the actual NFPA 731 text at NFPA.ORG. Once there, click on the free access link to the latest edition of NFPA 731.

6.1.5 Locking Systems.

6.1.5.1 Control of egress shall comply with the requirements of the applicable codes and standards based on the occupancy and usage of the facility.

6.1.5. Locking systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

6.1.5.3 Installation of locking hardware on swinging, sliding, and overhead fire-rated door assemblies shall be in accordance with the listing of the doors and frames, in compliance with NFPA 80.

6.1.5. Portals shall automatically lock where the portal is supervised by the access control system.

6.1.5.5 Where delayed egress function is used in conjunction with an access control system, equipment shall be listed for the purpose and be installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards based on the occupancy and usage of the facility.