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Happy Holidays! Please note that the following days will be affected by holiday hours: Be sure to call or email any service requests in ASAP to beat the end of year rush. Have a safe, fun holiday season!

 NFPA 80 (6.1.3) classifies swinging fire doors into three categories:  Remember that fire code requires ALL fire doors to close and latch so any of your labeled fire doors must meet one of these classifications. We’re here to help with any questions and ensure your doors are in working condition!

Have you ever been bumped by a swinging door because the person on the other side couldn’t see you? A vision kit solves that problem! Vision kits (the door industry’s term for varied sizes of window) can be installed on hollow metal steel doors and solid core wood doors. They allow pedestrians to have visibility on the […]

Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Mark. He has 2.5 years of experience and has attended Allegion factory training to work on electronics, Von Duprin, and Schlage products. Q: What is your favorite type of lock to repair/replace? Why?A: I like working with Schlage hardware because it […]

FedLock will be closed on November 27th-28th for our staff to celebrate Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1st at 6am. Be sure to call or email any service requests in ASAP to beat the rush. Have a safe, fun holiday!

Have you had trespassers pry open a door or jimmy a lock to gain access to your building? Latch protectors may be the solution you need! Latch protectors are installed on outswing doors near the lock, and cover the clearance between the door and frame. This deters access into the area near the lock so a tool can’t […]

Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Jason. He has 6.5 years of experience and is certified to work on a variety of products, including low-voltage electronics. Q: What is your favorite type of lock to repair/replace? Why?A: I enjoy working on older, antique locks. They […]

Let’s review some lock and latch code (NFPA 80 6.4.4): *Locks with interconnected deadbolts which are retracted when the latch bolt is retracted are permitted.*The latch throw minimum must be shown on the label and specified in the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Interconnected locks are most common in multi-family buildings. In case of a fire, the […]

Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Eduardo. He has 2.5 years of experience and is factory-trained on many brands of locks.  Q: What is your favorite type of lock to repair/replace? Why?A: Schlage lever sets. Their grade 1 products are well made, easy to install, and it takes many universal lever […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and government services. Over 41 million Americans have a disability and FedLock is here to ensure your building is accessible to all tenants, guests, and employees! A few changes […]