About the Author
H. Stephen Bettge, AHC, is a
Senior Associate and Director of Life Safety & Hardware
at NBBJ, a major architectural firm headquartered
in Seattle. He serves as a building code resource
for all the firm’s project managers. His expertise
includes interpreting, coordinating and implementing
building codes and regulations relating to construction
and life safety. He participates in negotiations
with federal, state and local building authorities
and has experience with all occupancy types, including
extensive experience with medical health facilities.
Steve has been recognized by the Washington State
Fire Marshall for his expertise as a code analyst.
He holds a Bachelor of Science
degree from Purdue University and is a registered
Architectural Hardware Consultant. In addition,
Steve’s credits include a long list of published
articles and lectures, and he has presented building
code seminars for persons taking the Architectural
Registration Exam since 1973, as well as for the
Door & Hardware Institute. He also has won many
awards, including the prestigious George P. Merrill
Award, a highly coveted award that is one of the
top three granted by the Door and Hardware Institute
to certified consultant members.
Author's Comments:
The motive behind this article was code-driven.
Its objective is to assist others in understanding
model code requirements related to exit devices,
applications and some available options.
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