NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) is adopted statewide in over 40 U.S. states either directly as a standalone fire/life safety code or referenced via state building codes. In Florida, NFPA 101 is adopted via the Florida Fire Prevention Code. In Ohio, schools and healthcare facilities must comply fully with NFPA 101, while other facilities must comply with Ohio building code which adopts parts of NFPA 101.
Almost all U.S. states have adopted NFPA 72 (the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), though individual states and local jurisdictions enforce different editions (such as 2019, 2022, or 2025) and apply their own local amendments.
The remaining few states (Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Nevada), there is no blanket state law enforcing NFPA 72, but virtually all major cities and local jurisdictions within them have adopted a version of it.
Quick Facts:
- Maglocks must release immediately upon fire alarm activation. This means that a relay must be installed to interface with the fire alarm system and must be tested as part of the fire alarm inspection.
- Maglocks must have a sensor on the egress side must detect an occupant approaching and automatically unlock the door.
- Maglocks must have manual release button (labeled “PUSH TO EXIT”) within 5 feet of the door. Pressing it must directly cut power to the lock for at least 30 seconds.
- Delayed-Egress Electrical Locking Systems must release immediately upon fire alarm activation or power failure.
Statement of Compliance
Managed Access, it’s partners and affiliates are dedicated to full compliance with all adopted life safety code relevant to the systems we are working with, within the scope we are working in, including but not limited to state fire code, state building codes, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101 and UL325.