R 408.10603 Definitions; B to F.

Rule 603. (1) "Breakaway door" means a door that is designed to slide in normal operation and which will swing open in any position when a maximum pressure of 50 pounds is applied to the latch side of the door in an emergency. (2) "Draw bolt" means a metal bar or rod in the mechanism of a lock that is thrown or withdrawn by turning the key or retracting a lever. (3) “Electroluminescent” means a light-emitting capacitor. Alternating current excites phosphor atoms when placed between the electrically conductive surfaces to produce light. This light source is typically contained inside the device. (4) "Fire area of a building" means that space contained within component structural parts that has a fire resistance sufficient to prevent the further spread of fire that originates therein. (5) "Fire door" means a fire-resistive door assembly, including the frame and hardware. (6) "Fire resistance" means the property of a material or assembly to withstand fire or give protection from it. (7) "Flammable" means subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion. (8) "Floor area" or "gross area" means the floor area within the perimeter of the outside walls of a building, with no deductions for any of the following: (a) Hallways. (b) Stairs. (c) Closets. (d) Thickness of walls. (e) Columns. (f) Other features. (9) "Flush bolt" means a door bolt that is designed so that when applied it is flush with the face or edge of the door.