The submittal guidelines below should be followed when a business, facility or organization intends to install or modify any Access Controlled Door System within the Gastonia Fire Department jurisdiction. These guidelines are not to be interpreted as containing all data required for proper design, installation, or approval. All Access Controlled Doors shall conform to the current adopted editions of the North Carolina Fire & Building Codes.
The submittal requirements are to be followed when a building or facility within the city limits of Gastonia proposes to install an entry and/or exit access-controlled egress door. This includes the use of electric strikes, magnetic locks, and/or any device(s) intending to impede or restrict egress from a building:
1. Provide a detailed description of the operation of the Access Control/ Egress Control System in normal, loss of power, and activation of a fire protection system. (If a fire alarm is present, the locks must drop out when the fire alarm is activated).
2. Drawing detailing the installation location and layout, including all hookups/ integration into building systems (i.e., fire alarm) and wiring.
3. Submittal shall include a full floor plan for the facility, to include the egress routes.
4. The plan should include the current North Carolina Fire & Building code, which allows the access-controlled door to be installed.
5. A full equipment listing and manufacturer documentation for all parts and materials used in the project.
6. No doors and/or hardware shall be installed on the site until a permit has been issued.
7. Magnetic locks and electric strike locks shall comply with the North Carolina Fire & Building Code
Upon the submittal being approved, a permit will be issued in order for the work to be done.
All Access Controlled Door Systems permitted by this office must pass a field acceptance test facilitated by the Gastonia Fire Marshal's Office.
You can pull a permit by following the instructions below:
Check the submittal requirements above and submit your application through our online City View portal. Go to our construction page for help with signing up for an account and submitting. Payment can be made via credit card from that portal. This is the ONLY way we accept submittals. For this application, you will need to add an Access Controlled Door System in the description of work, and select Fire Alarm & Detection Systems as the work item in the City View Portal.