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 moreThere have been quite a few advancements in electromechanical locks in the last decade, namely in wireless locks. Wireless locks are a hot commodity these days as they cut down on one of the major hassles of installing an access control system – wiring. Why Do People Want Wireless Locks on Exterior Doors? Most access […]
Read moreFire-rated doors are excellent options when it comes to increasing the safety of your facility. Their purpose is pretty obvious – to keep fire and smoke from spreading throughout your facility. However, there are quite a few factors that come into play to guarantee that your door doesn’t lose its fire rating. Over time […]
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 moreFire code violations aren’t always top of mind – it usually takes an incident or a visit from the fire marshal to spur us into action. All public facilities are subject to fire code inspections; fire marshals will often arrive unannounced to perform inspections. If cited, managers and building owners are responsible for rectifying any […]
Read moreKeeping with the quiz theme this week, let’s play a game of “Spot the Code Violation.” As you know, we have talked at great length about life safety, fire, and ADA codes. Why? Because these codes drastically impact both the safety and security of your facilities, employees, and patrons, as well as your bottom line. […]
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 moreThe depths of the life safety code are mind-boggling; many of them are straightforward and in some cases common sense. But unless you deal with the industry and codes on a regular basis, there are some issues you probably wouldn’t consider as code infractions. Generally, store and facility managers mean well and have no idea […]
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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