MAVERICK BARS Exterior exit door supplemental security bars

MAVERICK BARS Exterior exit door supplemental security bars

MAVERICK BARS Exterior exit door supplemental security bars
Presented by Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars History: Recently, Best Buys and Circuit City stores throughout the east coast have been targeted by an organized theft ring. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars The method of burglary was similar in all incidents. The group used hydraulic jacks, rams, or mechanical means to force open overhead doors and/or steel exterior exit doors. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars They proceeded directly to pre-determined merchandise storage cabinets, forced open and removed digital imaging equipment. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars The estimated time from start to completion was always less than ten minutes. To date, Best Buys and Circuit City have a combined estimated product loss of over one-million dollars. *(Source: Best Buys Loss Prevention) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Box 31-08 6711 Ritchie Highway North
Maverick Bars Best Buys stores throughout Maryland installed “Maverick Bars” to prevent forced entry of all exterior steel exit doors. Anne Arundel County Locations: Box Ritchie Highway North Box Housley Road Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars “Maverick Bar” is the trade name of a manufactured security bar device used to restrict movement of single and double walkthrough doors. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Issue: The Maryland State and Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention Codes prohibit the use of such devices on exit doors when the structure is occupied. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars It has long been this Office’s stance that devices such as slide bolts, chains, padlocks, tie-back bars, keyed deadbolts, etc. are not permitted for use regardless of whether the building is physically occupied or not. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Of great concern is the unreliability of the occupants to physically remove or disengage such devices when the building is occupied,… Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars … and a greater concern is for the safety of firefighters who may enter the structure for fire operations after normal business hours. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

The Fire Prevention Code:
Maverick Bars All You “Closet Fire Marshals”, Pay Attention Now… The Fire Prevention Code: Doors shall be arranged to be opened readily from the egress side whenever the building is occupied. Locks, if provided, shall not require the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side. (NFPA 1: ; 101: [00 ed]) xxx Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars A latch or other fastening device on a door shall be provided with a releasing device having an obvious method of operation and that is readily operated under all light conditions. The releasing mechanism for any latch shall be located not less than 34” (thirty-four) inches, and not more than 48” (forty-eight) inches above the finished floor. Doors shall be operable with not more than one releasing mechanism. (NFPA 1: ; 101: [00 ed]) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Where pairs of doors are required in a means of egress, each leaf of the pair shall be provided with its own releasing device. Devices that depend on the release of one door before the other shall not be used. (NFPA 1: ; 101: [00 ed]) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Required pair of exit doors with independent panic hardware.
Maverick Bars Required pair of exit doors with independent panic hardware. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Devices shall not be installed in connection with any door on which panic hardware or fire exit hardware is required where such device prevents or is intended to prevent the free use of the door for purposes of egress. (NFPA 1: ; 101: [00 ed]) Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Thumb-turn deadbolt lock
Keyed deadbolt lock Panic hardware Thumb-turn deadbolt lock Panic hardware Slide-bolt lock

What is a “Maverick Bar”?
Maverick Bars What is a “Maverick Bar”? The Maverick Bar is simply two modified pieces of steel box tubing and angle iron that, when placed into the steel mounting brackets on the door frame and door, maintain the door in a closed position. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Interior view of outward swing exit door.
Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Panic hardware with top and bottom latching points. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Panic hardware with top and bottom latching points. Door frame mounting points for top and bottom Maverick Bars (two bars per door). Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Panic hardware with top and bottom latching points. Door frame mounting points for top and bottom Maverick Bars (two bars per door). Door mounting points for top and bottom Maverick Bars. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

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Maverick Bars

Maverick Bars What makes them unique is the ability to utilize set-screws to custom adjust the door and frame attachment points based on each individual door installation. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Cheeese! Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Upon recognition, the bars are easily removed from the interior by staff during normal operations or by firefighters in emergency conditions. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

But what about the Fire Code?
Maverick Bars But what about the Fire Code? After thorough review and recommendations by the Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission, the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has entered into an agreement with Best Buys to permit use of the “Maverick Bars” within the following guidelines: Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars If at any time Best Buys fails to perform as required, permission will be revoked. Any time that the structure is occupied, regardless of the number of occupants, the bars must be removed from all doors. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Once removed, the bars must be kept in a secure location.
Maverick Bars Bars must be removed from all doors immediately upon the first person entering the structure. Once removed, the bars must be kept in a secure location. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Bars stored inside locked room.
Maverick Bars Bars stored inside locked room. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Bars are not to be intermingled from door to door.
Maverick Bars The bars must be individually marked to indicate the individual door and top or bottom location. Bars are not to be intermingled from door to door. Note: This is because each bar is custom adjusted to fit a specific door and specific top or bottom location. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Bar with individual location ID
Maverick Bars Bar with individual location ID Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

“So, what does this mean to me?” Egress from the interior:
Maverick Bars “So, what does this mean to me?” Egress from the interior: When the store is occupied, the bars should not be in-place: Exiting is unimpeded. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Egress from the interior:
Maverick Bars Egress from the interior: When the store is unoccupied and the bars are in-place: Simply lift and remove each bar from its’ mounting bracket and activate the door exit hardware. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Exterior forced entry techniques:
Maverick Bars Exterior forced entry techniques: Ingress through doors with advanced security arrangements require properly trained and equipped personnel. Without an appropriately equipped, well-trained and adequately staffed truck or squad company, access through adjacent horizontal or vertical openings may be more effective and timely. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars There may be occasions, however, which dictate the need to force entry through such doors. Examples include: a lack of adjacent or appropriately located openings or entry points; the need for a specific, controlled horizontal ventilation point; or the possibility of civilian or firefighter rescue. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

All you Truckies, wake up and pay attention!
Maverick Bars All you Truckies, wake up and pay attention! Personnel may be able to identify doors with permanently added security features through familiarization and a quick examination of the exterior of the door. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Note that this door is a steel, outward swinging door with case hardened steel hinges.

Maverick Bars Note that this door is a steel, outward swinging door with case hardened steel hinges. It lacks the presence of an exterior keyset (deadbolt) or a doorknob/handle.

Maverick Bars Note that a steel plate has been welded over the latch side of the door jamb.

Also, note the presence of the four rectangular steel braces.
Maverick Bars Note that a steel plate has been welded over the latch side of the door jamb. Also, note the presence of the four rectangular steel braces.

Maverick Bars Obviously, traditional through-the-lock entry techniques cannot be performed on this door arrangement. Note: Best Buys Annapolis has over 15 perimeter doors with this arrangement present.

Maverick Bars Standard methods of entry would be to force the door with irons and hydraulic tools or to utilize a K-12 circular saw with a metal cutting blade to conduct a sideways “V” cut over the lock assembly. Both of these methods are inappropriate for doors equipped with Maverick Bars. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars One method of entry, which is both time consuming and labor intensive, is to dissect both Maverick Bars and the locking panic hardware.

Maverick Bars Using a K-12 circular saw with metal cutting blades, the objective is to cut in half the steel carriage bolts.

Maverick Bars Using a K-12 circular saw with metal cutting blades, the objective is to cut in half the steel carriage bolts. CUT Exterior Interior

Maverick Bars The remaining shaft of the bolt must then be driven through to the interior, thereby freeing the door bracket. Exterior Interior

Maverick Bars Once done, the interior panic lockset must still be bypassed or disabled. A sideways “V” cut over the locking assembly would then be required to complete access.

Maverick Bars The quickest, easiest, and recommended method of forced entry is as follows: Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Using a K-12 circular saw with a metal cutting blade, conduct a horizontal long-triangle cut, ensuring that all portions of the door’s security features are accessible to manually release.

(ie: top bar, panic hardware, bottom bar)
Maverick Bars Conduct a horizontal long-triangle cut, ensuring that all portions of the door’s security features are accessible to manually release. (ie: top bar, panic hardware, bottom bar)

Maverick Bars Exterior Interior

Maverick Bars Once the cut is completed and the door skins are removed, reach in and: 1. Lift up the top bar and remove, 2. Lift up the bottom bar and remove, 3. Pull/activate the panic bar. 1 3 2

Maverick Bars Other alternatives may also include bypassing the doors and breaching the CMU exterior wall with irons, sledgehammers, and/or K-12 saws equipped with masonry blades.

Fire Marshal’s Offices.
Maverick Bars Closing: As of this date, Best Buys is the only organization that has entered into agreement with the State and County Fire Marshal’s Offices. As such, Best Buys are the only facilities in Anne Arundel County permitted to use this supplemental locking arrangement. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Closing:
Although the devices are very simple in nature and operation, it is strongly recommended that companies, including those that may be called to conduct firefighter rapid intervention operations, make field visits to the respective facilities to further their familiarization with these unique locking arrangements. Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars If there are any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the following Code Enforcement Supervisors at In-Service Inspection Program FM-30 Lt. Francis X. Fennell, CFPS Northern Division / Battalions 1 and 4 FM-10 Lt. Brian P. Mayers, CFPS Southern Division / Battalions 2 and 3 FM-20 Lt. Michael Tewey Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Fire Marshal Division – Code Enforcement Bureau Division Chief Frank A. Stokes, III, CFPS, CFEI Battalion Chief Martin P. Pardoe, CFPS Program Created by: Lieutenant Brian P. Mayers, CFPS Special Thanks to: Tower Ladder 40 – “C” shift Captain Timothy Mikules, Firefighter III Joseph Holland, and Firefighter III Timothy Leonard Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

Maverick Bars Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Fire Marshal Division – Code Enforcement Bureau 2660 Riva Road Suite 290 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Fax: TTD: Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

The end. Go home! Maverick Bars
Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal Division Code Enforcement Bureau

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