Let’s review NFPA 101 (7.2.1.8 ) which states that doors in a means of egress shall be self-closing and shall not be secured in the open position. An exception is when the hold-open device becomes self-closing upon losing power. You may have seen a something like the door pictured below. The magnet releases when the […]
After last week’s snowstorm, most properties needed to put salt or ice melting products around their building. These products can destroy operators, closers and thresholds with corrosion. Prevention is key and it’s important to promptly clean the area to ward off potential problems. Once the ice has melted, sweep up the excess chemicals. If you have […]
Today, we look at NFPA 101 (7.2.1.8 ) which states that doors in a means of egress shall be self-closing and shall not be secured in the open position. An exception is if the releasing mechanism is activated by approved smoke detectors installed per NFPA 72. Check back next week for additional information!
FedLock turns 36 this month! It’s been a pleasure to serve your physical security needs. Whether we’ve known you for a short time or the entire 36 years, thank you for your continued business!
We ended 2024 on a high note by making an 812 pound donation to the Arlington Food Assistance Center! They are a wonderful resource for our community and we are proud to support their mission. You can learn more about their needs and food donations here: https://afac.org/donate-food/
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Dan. He has 10 years of experience and has attended Allegion factory training to work on their numerous products. Q: What is your favorite type of lock to repair/replace? Why?A: I like working with Schlage hardware because it is very well […]
Continuous hinges are the utility player of door hardware you can rely on to solve and prevent many issues. Door bumping the frame when the door closes? Latch not latching when the door closes? Lock difficult to operate when door is closed? You likely have a hinge problem. We can remedy that problem and the solution will last for decades! Say goodbye to dragging and […]
FedLock will be closed on November 28th-29th for our staff to celebrate Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 6am. Be sure to call or email any service requests in ASAP to beat the rush. Have a safe, fun holiday!
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Adam. He has 12 years of experience and is certified to work on LKM and X-series locks, Von Duprin exit devices, and LCN and Herculite products. Q: What is your favorite type of lock to repair/replace? Why?A: I enjoy working […]