What should be done with electromagnetic door locking devices during a fire?

During a fire, it is crucial that electromagnetic door locking devices operate normally to ensure safety and accessibility for evacuation. These devices are designed to secure doors while allowing rapid egress in emergency situations. When a fire alarm is triggered, most systems are programmed to release these locks automatically, enabling people to exit the building quickly without hindrance.

Normal operation during a fire allows for the effective functioning of emergency protocols, ensuring that individuals can escape and helping firefighters access areas of the building to conduct rescues and firefighting operations. A failure to operate normally, such as keeping them locked or disabling them permanently, would create barriers that could endanger occupants.

In summary, ensuring that electromagnetic door locking devices function as intended during an emergency is critical to maintaining safety and facilitating prompt evacuation from high-rise buildings in the event of a fire.