When I walk around our Architectural Door and Hardware Department, I usually hear discussions about door codes. Everything from fire- and life-safety codes to ADA codes. You name it, these guys review it. If you have ever cracked open the ADA or NFPA code books, you know there is a lot to know. While it […]
Read moreIf you have facilities in urban locations, you likely deal with restroom vandalism on a somewhat regular basis. The obvious solution is to install commercial bathroom locks, but the type of lock is not always so easy to select. This is why many restaurant and retail chains come to us with the question: What type […]
Read moreWould you be shocked if one of your managers allowed your stock room to look like this? Not only is this unsightly and a great way to lose inventory, but it’s also a breaks several important code violations. For example, per NFPA life safety code, all marked exits must be clear and accessible. Facility Directors […]
Read moreHave you ever sat down and looked at the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) code book? My guess is that you haven’t pored over all 279 pages. It’s enough to make anyone go cross-eyed – especially the door section. There are so many numbers and exceptions that it’s enough to confuse even the veterans of our […]
Read moreBathroom locks and doors are a key aspect of any establishment. While it might not be at the forefront of everyone’s minds when it comes to the construction of a new building, there’s no denying that they’re a vital component and a large part of the door and lock industry. However, with public restrooms often […]
Read moreThe issue of restroom vagrancy is popping up far too often for us to ignore. Even though we discussed urban bathroom lock solutions last year, the vagrants and drug users seem to be hitting the streets and finding our restrooms again. Many establishments, particularly restaurants, need to provide restroom access to their customers, but in […]
Read moreI always love New Year’s Day – it’s a fresh beginning. Many of us make resolutions (let’s be honest – they only last for a few weeks) with the intention of improving our life in some fashion. Instead of sticking with the cookie-cutter resolutions that we never fulfill, I challenge you to make some resolutions […]
Read moreWhen you think of doors and locks, where does your mind go? For most people, it’s directly to securing entrances, exits, and valuable merchandise – rarely would you think about restrooms. Yet, failure to have the correct doors, locks, and hardware in your facility’s bathroom can cause major headaches ranging from customer complaints, to broken […]
Read moreThis title would have read – Things Your Architect Doesn’t Know Won’t Tell You – because it’s more likely to be true. But I don’t know how to make strike through text in the title. (If you DO know how, be a gem and leave it in the comments!) Your job is complex – I get […]
Read moreOur hearts and thoughts go out to the victims and those affected by the recent mass shooting in the Oregon mall. Acts of violence such as this are a grim reminder to those in our industry of the hefty responsibility to keep our locations as safe as possible for employees and patrons. If there were […]
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