This month, we head into the office to chat with one of our accounts receivable team members, Danielle. She has been with FedLock for 4 fabulous years and has 20+ years accounting experience, in a variety of industries. Q: What is the most fun or unique thing you’ve learned about security hardware?A: With this being my first time working for […]
A frequent request we receive is to “change the locks” but often, the hardware can still be used and only needs to be rekeyed. “Rekeying” is rearranging the pins inside the lock so that old keys will no longer work. This is a great option if keys have been lost, personnel left without returning their […]
🔥TGIFire Code Friday! 🔥 A door in a means of egress must have a releasing device. Per NFPA 101 (7.2.1.5.3), these devices shall be located 34″-48″ above the finished floor and must not require more than one single linear or rotational motion to release the door. Hardware must operate with 1 hand and without tight […]
Did you know that 34 million Americans are food insecure, including 9 million children? Hunger affects people in every single county in the United States — 3,143 counties, as well as D.C. We are thankful for local organizations like Arlington Food Assistance Center, who provide relief for our neighbors and we are proud to be […]
TGIFire Code Friday ! Today, let’s review NFPA 101 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. Do you have questions about fire doors or hardware? Call us!
Do you have a pool onsite at your property? Summer is around the corner so it’s time to prepare the space for residents. While you are focused on the water, FedLock is here to assist with hardware. Many local jurisdictions require pools to be secured if a lifeguard isn’t present. Whether there is a standard […]
TGIFire Code Friday ! 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 […]
This month we head into the office to chat with a member of our proposal team, Shamar. He has 4 years of proposal writing experience and has been with FedLock for 2 years. Q: What is the most fun or unique thing you’ve learned about security hardware?A: What’s fun and unique for me is that I notice issues with […]
TGIFire Code Friday 🔥! Per NFPA 80.6.4, continuous hinges must be within 1″ of the door height. On an existing door, this installation may require filling holes from the standard hinges but will still meet code. A continuous hinge prevents the door from sagging, which not only helps with everyday functionality, but can correct the […]
Each spring, the Small Business Administration celebrates Small Business Week. Thank you to all of our clients for supporting our locally owned, small business over the last 34 years! We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working with you for another 34 years!
