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MAVERICK BARS Exterior exit door supplemental security bars

MAVERICK BARS Exterior exit door supplemental security bars. MAVERICK BARS Exterior exit door supplemental security bars. Presented by Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau. Maverick Bars. History:

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MAVERICK BARS Exterior exit door supplemental security bars

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  1. MAVERICK BARSExterior exit door supplemental security bars

  2. MAVERICK BARSExterior exit door supplemental security bars Presented by Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  3. Maverick Bars History: • Recently, Best Buys and Circuit City stores throughout the east coast have been targeted by an organized theft ring. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  4. Maverick Bars • The method of burglary was similar in all incidents. The group used hydraulic jacks, rams, or mechanical means to force open overhead doors and/or steel exterior exit doors. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  5. Maverick Bars • They proceeded directly to pre-determined merchandise storage cabinets, forced open and removed digital imaging equipment. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  6. Maverick Bars • The estimated time from start to completion was always less than ten minutes. • To date, Best Buys and Circuit City have a combined estimated product loss of over one-million dollars. *(Source: Best Buys Loss Prevention) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  7. Maverick Bars • Best Buys stores throughout Maryland installed “Maverick Bars” to prevent forced entry of all exterior steel exit doors. Anne Arundel County Locations: Box 31-08 6711 Ritchie Highway North Box 40-24 2643 Housley Road Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  8. Maverick Bars • “Maverick Bar” is the trade name of a manufactured security bar device used to restrict movement of single and double walkthrough doors. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  9. Maverick Bars Issue: • The Maryland State and Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention Codes prohibit the use of such devices on exit doors when the structure is occupied. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  10. Maverick Bars • It has long been this Office’s stance that devices such as slide bolts, chains, padlocks, tie-back bars, keyed deadbolts, etc. are not permitted for use regardless of whether the building is physically occupied or not. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  11. Maverick Bars • Of great concern is the unreliability of the occupants to physically remove or disengage such devices when the building is occupied,… Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  12. Maverick Bars • … and a greater concern is for the safety of firefighters who may enter the structure for fire operations after normal business hours. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  13. Maverick Bars All You “Closet Fire Marshals”, Pay Attention Now… The Fire Prevention Code: • Doors shall be arranged to be opened readily from the egress side whenever the building is occupied. Locks, if provided, shall not require the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side. (NFPA 1: 4-1.9.1; 101: 7.2.1.5.1[00 ed]) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  14. Maverick Bars • A latch or other fastening device on a door shall be provided with a releasing device having an obvious method of operation and that is readily operated under all light conditions. The releasing mechanism for any latch shall be located not less than 34” (thirty-four) inches, and not more than 48” (forty-eight) inches above the finished floor. Doors shall be operable with not more than one releasing mechanism. (NFPA 1: 4-1.9.4; 101: 7.2.1.5.4 [00 ed]) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  15. Maverick Bars • Where pairs of doors are required in a means of egress, each leaf of the pair shall be provided with its own releasing device. Devices that depend on the release of one door before the other shall not be used. (NFPA 1: 4-1.9.5; 101: 7.2.1.5.5 [00 ed]) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  16. Maverick Bars Required pair of exit doors with independent panic hardware. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  17. Maverick Bars • Devices shall not be installed in connection with any door on which panic hardware or fire exit hardware is required where such device prevents or is intended to prevent the free use of the door for purposes of egress. (NFPA 1: 4-1.9.6; 101: 7.2.1.5.6 [00 ed]) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  18. Keyed deadbolt lock Panic hardware Thumb-turn deadbolt lock Panic hardware Slide-bolt lock

  19. Maverick Bars What is a “Maverick Bar”? • The Maverick Bar is simply two modified pieces of steel box tubing and angle iron that, when placed into the steel mounting brackets on the door frame and door, maintain the door in a closed position. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  20. Maverick Bars • Interior view of outward swing exit door. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  21. Maverick Bars • Interior view of outward swing exit door. • Panic hardware with top and bottom latching points. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  22. Maverick Bars • Interior view of outward swing exit door. • Panic hardware with top and bottom latching points. • Door frame mounting points for top and bottom Maverick Bars (two bars per door). Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  23. Maverick Bars • Interior view of outward swing exit door. • Panic hardware with top and bottom latching points. • Door frame mounting points for top and bottom Maverick Bars (two bars per door). • Door mounting points for top and bottom Maverick Bars. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

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  28. Maverick Bars • What makes them unique is the ability to utilize set-screws to custom adjust the door and frame attachment points based on each individual door installation. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  29. Maverick Bars Cheeese! Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

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  32. Maverick Bars • Upon recognition, the bars are easily removed from the interior by staff during normal operations or by firefighters in emergency conditions. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  33. Maverick Bars But what about the Fire Code? • After thorough review and recommendations by the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission, the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has entered into an agreement with Best Buys to permit use of the “Maverick Bars” within the following guidelines: Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  34. Maverick Bars • If at any time Best Buys fails to perform as required, permission will be revoked. • Any time that the structure is occupied, regardless of the number of occupants, the bars must be removed from all doors. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  35. Maverick Bars • Bars must be removed from all doors immediately upon the first person entering the structure. • Once removed, the bars must be kept in a secure location. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  36. Maverick Bars Bars stored inside locked room. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  37. Maverick Bars • The bars must be individually marked to indicate the individual door and top or bottom location. • Bars are not to be intermingled from door to door. Note: This is because each bar is custom adjusted to fit a specific door and specific top or bottom location. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  38. Maverick Bars Bar with individual location ID Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  39. Maverick Bars “So, what does this mean to me?” Egress from the interior: • When the store is occupied, the bars should not be in-place: Exiting is unimpeded. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  40. Maverick Bars Egress from the interior: • When the store is unoccupied and the bars are in-place: Simply lift and remove each bar from its’ mounting bracket and activate the door exit hardware. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

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  43. Maverick Bars Exterior forced entry techniques: Ingress through doors with advanced security arrangements require properly trained and equipped personnel. Without an appropriately equipped, well-trained and adequately staffed truck or squad company, access through adjacent horizontal or vertical openings may be more effective and timely. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  44. Maverick Bars There may be occasions, however, which dictate the need to force entry through such doors. Examples include: a lack of adjacent or appropriately located openings or entry points; the need for a specific, controlled horizontal ventilation point; or the possibility of civilian or firefighter rescue. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  45. Maverick Bars All you Truckies, wake up and pay attention! Personnel may be able to identify doors with permanently added security features through familiarization and a quick examination of the exterior of the door. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

  46. Maverick Bars Note that this door is a steel, outward swinging door with case hardened steel hinges.

  47. Maverick Bars Note that this door is a steel, outward swinging door with case hardened steel hinges. It lacks the presence of an exterior keyset (deadbolt) or a doorknob/handle.

  48. Maverick Bars Note that a steel plate has been welded over the latch side of the door jamb.

  49. Maverick Bars Note that a steel plate has been welded over the latch side of the door jamb. Also, note the presence of the four rectangular steel braces.

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