Posted By Simon Ayee Presumably the chains are a security measure for when the club is unoccupied. The most important thing is that the fire exits are unchained and ready for use when people are on the premises (incl when only employees are present). What you do with the chains is up to you but if they are left on display you should consider if the doors could be chained shut by persons interfering with them or if the chains present another hazard (tripping) or if they could be used as weapons. Unless of course it is some sort of fetish club where the customers want to use the chains .......... !

Posted By John Lewis Developing the point a little, many years ago I installed a steel door system which locked across the Fire exit door and prevented access in from outside during silent hours. When the premises were open the steel door was locked open. One side of the door was painted Red and clearly marked "To be kept open when building is occupied". The other side was painted a fetching shade of magnolia to match the wall it locked against. The same padlock kept the door open during occupation and shut in silent hours. Without the key the steel door could not be inadvertently closed. The Fire Officer was very impressed and recommended the idea elsewhere after. This was an office environment so slightly different, but the whole thing looked very professional. I entertained a couple of other Facilities Managers who came to see the doors later that year.