Throughout many of our blog posts, we commonly refer to hardware grades. This is because hardware grades are among the most important things to consider when you select products. Let me explain it this way: If you were a professional photographer, would you use a disposable camera, a base model digital camera, or DSLR camera? […]
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 moreIf you were to install new locks on your facility, would you need a mortise lock or a cylindrical lock? There are some big and important differences between the two, yet time and again we see the incorrect type of lock specified and installed, costing facilities money in either excessive repairs or unnecessary spend on […]
Read moreAmericans with Disabilities (ADA) code isn’t just wordy, it’s downright confusing – even to the veterans of the industry. First, you have the measurements, then you have all sorts of exceptions, and on top of that you have references to different sections within the code. It will undoubtedly make your head spin. That being said, […]
Read moreHow much time and money could you save by getting it right the first time? Your door schedule is the foundation of your facilities’ physical security – failure to get it right has a host of negative impacts – your bottom line, your schedule, and perhaps the most valuable, your time. From national chains employing […]
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