Air Lock Doors

Doors for Air Domes

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3-Leaf Revolving Air Lock

Revolving air lock doors are typically the primary egress for pedestrian traffic into and out of the dome. These are designed to handle the pressure differential between the exterior and the interior of the dome. Theses doors are made from high-grade, anti-corrosive aluminum. 
Dimensions: 96"(W) x 84"(L) x 83"(T)

 

ADA-Compliant Personnel Air Lock

Personnel air lock (PAL) doors allow for wheelchairs and small cargo to pass into the dome, while maintaining the air seal.. Most often these doors are included in a tandem combination unit with the revolving door, since IBC (2018) 1010.1.4.1 requires every revolving door to have a swinging door within 10 feet of it on the same wall. 
Dimensions: 70"(W) x 84"(L) x 83"(T)

Emergency Exit Doors for Domes

SINGLE EXIT:  53.5" x 96".
      - 42" clear-width opening. Exit sign and lights included. 

DOUBLE EXIT:  104" x 96".
      - 84" clear-width opening. Exit sign and lights included. 

Panic hardware, exit light and emergency lights are included.

How Many Exit Doors Do You Need?

The amount of exit doors you need is primarily a function of your occupancy. IBC (2018) 1005.3.2 states, "The capacity, in inches, of means of egress components other than stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such component by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant." Thus, your occupancy is multiplied by 0.2 inches, and this number helps the architect determine how many exit doors are required by code (our exit doors have a clear width opening of 43"). Note that your local AHJ may require a different amount, as they have the final say on matters related to fire codes and life safety codes. This is why pre-approving the dome layout--including number and location of exit doors--with your local fire marshal is an important step early on in the dome engineering process.

air dome emergency exit door

Vehicle/Cargo Air Lock Doors

Large air lock doors allow you to move cargo and/or vehicles into and out of the dome. This accommodates fork lifts or other vehicles. These air lock doors consist of two rolling garage doors on either end of a tunnel. The doors can be anywhere from 8' wide/tall to 40' wide/tall, and the tunnel can be made as long as you need it. 

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Additional Drawings and Videos of Doors

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Dome Components

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Our domes are comprised of various mechanical elements. Click on the following links to learn more about what pieces make up our domes: