what are the regulation's on fire doors beening locked in stores?
401106
If by firedoors you mean exit doors and if by locked you mean they cannot be opened without a key, then it is a violation of the fire code.  They can be cited and fined if they are caught.  God forbid there is ever and incident, they can and most likely will be held liable if someone perishes or is injured as a result of locked emergency exits.  \n\nThat being said, not all "fire doors" are "exit doors".  There is a difference.  A fire door is simply a fire rated door and can be locked if it is not an exit.\n\nArticle 10 of the revised International Fire Code outlines means of egress.   \n\nSpecifically the code reference you are looking for is...\n\nIFC 1008.1.8 Door Operations - Except as specifically permitted by this paragraph, egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.\n\nThe section goes on to discuss acceptable door hardware, etc.  There are some exceptions, but they are few and very specific equipment must be used.  Basically, it discusses options that are acceptable for security of the store and safey of the occupants, panic hardware, delayed egress locks, etc. \n\nBottom line, if they are simply locking the door, report it to the local fire prevention office.  They will typically recieve a written warning on their first offence.
455600
You have the right to get fired, moved sideways or downsized. Treating a building for mould probably isn't cheap. Watch your back.
1023018
Check with the chain's legal department.  Store's employee policy will generally be the rule that has to be followed unless you can establish circumstances that can contest it. i.e. an unsafe work environment exists and management is negligent in providing proper and reasonable security.\n  If it's a matter of personal safety, outside the scope of employment duties, (which it sounds like by the way), the store should be notified in order to provide adequate security for you as well as all of its employees while on the premises, and acting within the scope of their jobs.
741151
what, from the register to the door you lost it?\nThey won't let you out of the store?\n\npray Pray PRAAAAAY!!!!!
1185646
Every retail store has a staff of Store Detectives.  They do not hire private contractors, that I have ever known.  They do, however, use outside services for blind shoppers.  Some only for\nrating service, store layout and other factors.  \nThere are companies that furnish shoppers for retailers in order  to discover dishonest employees.  I will not post here how that is done.\n\nCheck with retail stores, mostly large ones.   They will expect experience.
26318
Yes it can be locked, but you must have a breakable glass/seal for removal during an emergency.  In prisons and hospitals I am not sure of the exact answer, but I believe that there is a requirement for increase overhead sprinkler systems in areas that cannot have portable extinguishers.
822216
I suspect only the police have the right to stop and search, and only if they have reasonable grounds of suspicion.\n\nMaybe you could ask a consumer organisation, or the Citizens Advice Bureau, just to be sure.\n\nIf I saw such a sign in a shop, I'd vote with my feet, and go elsewhere, perhaps writing a polite letter to the manager explaining why.\n\nA while ago, I wanted petrol from a garage; a sign said I had to pay first (before filling up the car).  The inference was I (or any other customer) was not to be trusted.  I went elsewhere.\n\nRemember, without customers, a business will go bust.  If I get treated badly, I tell as many people as I can, so they won't shop there either.  Perhaps a letter to the local newspaper would help matters.\n\nAdverse publicity in the press will hurt these businesses where it matters; in the pocket.
923818
Factories... Use Group F (F1 and F2), single story, with an occupant load of 500 or less is not even required to have a fire alarm much less fire drills.  (ICC 907.2.4).  I simplified that a little bit.\n\nSo the real question is does this factory have all 600 employees working at the same time, or does it run shifts?  If they keep the occupant load under 500, then no, no fire alarm and no drills.  \n\nIf they do have a fire alarm system, then it is required to be tested at least once a year (NFPA 72).  However, there is nothing requiring a factory to actually have a drill, although they are required to conduct safety training so employees know what to do in the event of a fire. (OSHA)
1121925
Yes.  There are regulations on this.  Unfortunately, these very from state to state.  These regulations (building and fire codes) will specify, depending on the size and use of the building you are in, how many exits and what type of exits must be present.  If they are not, then they are in violation of the fire code.\n\nI take it may be are asking this question because you have probably already asked it at work and got the typical, "Don't worry about it?"  You are also probably worried about how much you can push the issue and not place your job in jeapordy.  But don't don't let that allow to to keep your life in jeapordy.\n\nYour best bet is most likely the local fire marshal or fire inspector.  If you are in a larger municipality, this will be handled by city inspectors.  If you are in a smaller town or rural area with no local fire inspectors office, you may actually have to contact your state fire marshal's office for guidance.\n\nTrust your instincts.  If you feel you are working in a place where fire could easily trap you with limited means for escape, you owe it to yourself to question it.  Be careful though, employers and companies don't like to spend money and certainly don't like "whistle blowers."  \n\nGood luck.
320040
Not sure. Open your door and ask them.
1075844
Emergencies. Believe me, when you work night shift at one of these stores, when you go to the restroom or to the stock room, you DO NOT want anyone coming in when you are not fully alert and unable to see what is going on in the store.
77432
Besides being standard features, many 24 hour stores don't keep all of their doors open 24 hours.  Many Wal Marts have a '24 Door' and at night, all of the other doors are locked.
549638
there's most likely a clause in the lease saying they can enter when they deem it necessary, like putting out a fire if you're not there, or checking for a reported problem when you're gone.  he's probably just abusing this.  either deal with it or suck it up and move.
504168
Yes!  Schools can lock you in (or out) if there is any emergency situation going on inside or outside the area.  It is for your protection--and so that they don't get sued.
257662
I used to work security for a major department store and we did the same thing with people as a prank. \n\nIt simply sets off the alarms at the doors and creates a little havoc, but other than that it's completely harmless. \n\nSecurity at any retail establishment cannot (or should not) stop or detain you simply for setting off the alarms at the doors. Certain types of cell phones and other electronic devices can set the alarm off as well.
1039104
They still have to be prepared to lock up the store.  Often times the overnight employee will quit, or not show up for work, then what, you just gonna leave the store open with no employee?  See my point?
237438
They are insured for the building only, not for people's personal belongings.  Each renter should get their own Renter's Insurance to cover their stuff.  It's cheap.  They're only responsible for their building after a fire, really.