1041. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the fire safety standards that apply to electronic access control or key card door systems in multi-unit residential developments to ensure that residents can exit safely during a power outage or other emergency; whether such systems are required under building regulations or fire safety guidance to automatically release or allow manual exit in the event of a power failure; the oversight and enforcement mechanisms that apply to ensure compliance with these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19103/26]

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1041. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the fire safety standards that apply to electronic access control or key card door systems in multi-unit residential developments to ensure that residents can exit safely during a power outage or other emergency; whether such systems are required under building regulations or fire safety guidance to automatically release or allow manual exit in the event of a power failure; the oversight and enforcement mechanisms that apply to ensure compliance with these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19103/26]

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