I’m new to the industry and door hardware mounting heights seems to be Code 101. I’ve only found a handful of useful articles online but they’re scattered in a few different places and regularly contradict each other. What’s the no-nonsense version of door hardware mounting heights? You are not the only person with this problem! […]
Read moreGet excited – today we’re going to talk about gate hardware. While you may think it’s as easy as slapping a lock on a gate to control access to restricted areas, it’s actually not that simple – all sorts of codes apply. I usually consult (read: annoy) one of our Specification Consultants when I’m writing […]
Read moreThere are many different types of locks and locking hardware available, and it’s not always easy to determine the difference between product types. On the surface, they may seem (and even look) similar, but as you learned when we discussed the difference between mortise and cylindrical locks, there’s often a huge difference. Today we dive […]
Read moreHardware specification is often left to the architects of new store construction. While there are some who take the time to research and learn about the complexities of our industry, there are many more that don’t. Often times, specification is viewed as a ‘one size fits all’ application and the intricacies of your facility and […]
Read moreHardware must be meticulously specified and maintained in order to perform as intended in the event of an emergency. However, often times, people compromise properly configured egress systems by adding in convenience features designed for more frequent non-emergency usage. The IBC requires exit signs, directional signs, and “NO Exit” signs to provide occupants with sufficient […]
Read moreThe International Building Code is anything but easy to read, which makes sifting through section after section of code requirements a daunting and confusing task. We hope this “condensed” section on the requirements for electromagnetic locks will help ease the headache of code reading. IBC 1008.1.4.4 Access-Controlled Egress Doors Allowed in use groups – A, […]
Read moreStories like these are, unfortunately, the reason the US has strict safety standards in place. Last week a swift-moving fire trapped workers inside a poultry slaughterhouse in northeastern China. The factory had only a single open emergency exit and killed at least 119 people in the scurry to find an open door. This accident, like […]
Read moreToday’s guest post is by Rob Owen, Director – National Accounts, Architectural Door & Hardware Solutions In just the last ten years the United States has experienced numerous hurricanes that have inflicted loss of life and property damage in excess of $200 billion. In response to these tragedies, many coastal regions are now adopting strict […]
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