This month, we head into the office to chat with one of our purchasing team members, Sydney. She worked in hospitality and food service for 15 years, and has been with FedLock for 2 years. Q: What is the most fun or unique thing you’ve learned about security hardware?A: I enjoy the “Hail Mary” projects – when a […]
TGIFire Code Friday! Are you ready for inspection? To meet NFPA 80: * labels must be visible and legible * no holes or surface breaks in the door or frame * clearances between door and frame are within allowable limits * door, frame, hinges and hardware are secure, aligned and in working order * self-closing […]
TGIFire Code Friday! Per NFPA 80 (6.4.4), all single doors and active leaves of pairs in a means of egress shall have a latch bolt that cannot be held retracted. Remember, two of the major requirements for fire doors are to self-close and self-latch.
TGIFire Code Friday! 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. *Automatic devices are permitted but must be activated by the fire protection system and become unlatched upon activation. *The latch throw minimum must be shown on the […]
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 […]