ALOA ICRL flashcards
ALOA ICRL · Build recall with a focused review session.
32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.
- ANSI/BHMA Grade 1
- The highest commercial duty rating for locks and hardware under ANSI/BHMA standards, indicating tested durability and cycle performance above Grade 2 and Grade 3.
- Fail-secure strike
- An electric strike that stays locked when electrical power is removed and unlocks only when energized; used where loss of power should not release the door.
- Classroom lock function
- A lock whose outside key locks or unlocks the door while the inside lever remains free for immediate egress at all times.
- Panic hardware release force
- NFPA 101 limits the force to release panic hardware to no more than 15 pounds applied in the direction of egress travel.
- Door closer sweep speed
- The adjustment controlling how quickly a door closes from a fully open position to the point just before the latch engages.
- SFIC
- Small-format interchangeable core; a compact removable cylinder core operated by an operating key and removed or installed with a separate control key.
- Fire exit hardware
- Exit hardware listed for use on fire-rated doors; it provides panic release and must be installed without compromising the fire door assembly's label.
- Door clear width
- The measured width of the egress opening with the door open 90 degrees, typically about 32 inches for a 36-inch door leaf.
- Grand master key
- A key that operates all locks in a master key system, including every master-keyed group and every change-key lock beneath it.
- Change key
- A key that operates only one lock or one group of identically keyed locks within a master key system.
- MACS
- Maximum adjacent cut specification; a keying rule limiting the difference between neighboring cuts to reduce key binding, wear, and master-keying problems.
- Control key
- A key used to remove or install an interchangeable core; it is separate from the operating key and the master key.
- Construction keying
- A temporary keying arrangement allowing construction keys to operate locks until turnover, after which permanent keys operate and construction keys no longer work.
- Key control log
- A record tracking each key or credential by holder, issue date, return date, and associated lock or core to detect losses.
- Patented keyway
- A keyway protected by patent and controlled blank distribution, limiting unauthorized duplication better than a 'Do Not Duplicate' stamp alone.
- Master key system levels
- The hierarchy of grand master, master, submaster, and change keys that defines which keys operate which groups of locks.
- Fail-safe lock
- A lock that unlocks automatically when electrical power is removed, allowing egress during power failure or fire alarm activation.
- Request-to-exit sensor
- A device that detects a person approaching or using an egress door and signals the access controller to release or shunt the lock.
- Door position switch
- A sensor that reports whether a door is open or closed to the access control system; it does not request egress.
- OSDP
- Open Supervised Device Protocol; a bidirectional access-control communications standard that supports encrypted Secure Channel between readers and controllers.
- Voltage drop formula
- Vdrop equals two times one-way conductor length times current times conductor resistance per unit length; use it to verify device voltage.
- Delayed egress release
- A code-permitted lock delay that must release within 15 seconds after force is applied to the door and sound a local alarm.
- Maglock
- An electromagnetic lock that holds a door closed magnetically and is fail-safe, releasing when power is removed.
- Access-controlled egress door
- An egress door with access control that requires an egress-side sensor, manual release, and release on fire alarm or power loss.
- NFPA 101
- The Life Safety Code, a model code addressing means of egress, fire protection features, and occupancy-specific life-safety requirements.
- IBC
- The International Building Code, a model building code that regulates construction, occupancy, egress, and fire-resistance requirements.
- ADA door opening force
- For interior hinged doors, the maximum opening force is 5 pounds; fire doors may have an authority-approved minimum.
- NFPA 80 inspection
- Fire door assemblies must be inspected and tested after installation and at least annually thereafter, with records retained.
- MasterFormat Division 08
- The construction specification division covering openings, doors, frames, door hardware, glazing, and related opening components.
- MasterFormat Division 28
- The construction specification division covering electronic safety and security, including access control, intrusion detection, and fire alarm.
- CPTED
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design; a security planning approach using natural surveillance, access control, territorial reinforcement, and maintenance.
- Occupant load 50 rule
- Assembly and educational occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more generally require panic hardware on egress doors.