On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 10:22 PM, Thomas Coyle wrote: > As far as your situation is concerned - I'm surprised that could happen. > >From what I've seen, building code requires a physical power disconnect > button on maglocks - you hit the button and it physically breaks the power > so that it has to open - since it's a severe hazard if people get trapped. > Exactly! People inside should have been able to unlock the door by pressing the button, but it did not work eventually. I guess in case of fire there would have been a disaster. The good thing is that the door is 90% glass so I gusess one can brake it if anything like that happens. But of course there is no axe next to it... Anyway, here in Ireland I do not surprise on things like this anymore... Tamas -- Rudonix DoubleSaver http://www.rudonix.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist