Cleaning at night.

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Originally Posted by Arondos

Would locking the doors with a cable violate any fire codes? I have no idea but it just popped into my head. Wouldn't want to wander into some other silly way to get into trouble.

good point

[chiefjack]

Originally Posted by Arondos

Would locking the doors with a cable violate any fire codes? I have no idea but it just popped into my head. Wouldn't want to wander into some other silly way to get into trouble.

Yes. The exits must be operational whenever the building is occupied.

The Fire Code is very clear:

The exit door(s) must be operational without any key, special tool or special knowledge when the building is occupied.

That being said, I doubt if a fire inspector is going to be out and about during the time frame you are working, and most police officers I know don't know anything about the Fire Code anyway.

When I administered the Fire Codes, we did it as a local (City) ordinance and the fine for illegally locked/blocked/obstructed exit door was $1,000.00. Each door is a separate violation...