In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about iconnecting bridges.
Q: Are locks permitted on patient room doors? Where can I locate the NFPA requirements for adding new hardware to patient room doors?
A: Section 19.2.2.2.2 of the 2000 Life Safety Code says locks are not permitted on patient sleeping room doors. However, an exception to this standard says key-locking devices that restrict access to the room from the corridor and that are operable only by staff from the corridor side shall be permitted.
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