TGIF, it’s Fire Code Friday! Per NFPA 80.4.6, there are multiple classifications of hardware: *Builders’ hardware includes hinges, locks and latches, bolts and closers. *Fire exit hardware is an exit device labeled for both panic and fire protection. *Fire door hardware includes surface-mounted strap hinges, surface-applied latches and closing devices.
We are excited for warmer weather and spring sunshine! But the changing seasons can bring door issues. Some of the most common problems we see this time of year: *Wind damage from spring storms*Water leaks from heavy rain*Doors not closing or slamming – caused by air pressure changes due to HVAC transitioning from heat to air conditioning […]
TGIFire Code Friday! 🔥 One of the most basic, yet important, points of life safety code, NFPA 101 (7.2.1.5) states that “Locks, if provided, shall NOT require the use of a key, tool, or effort for operation from the egress side.” This means occupants exiting the building should be able to open the door with […]
TGIFire Code Friday! Have you wondered how to use access control while following fire code? NFPA 101 (7.2.1.6.2) is your answer. Fire exit doors may have an access control system provided that:– A sensor on the egress side unlocks upon detection of an occupant approaching the door.– Loss of power to the lock or sensor […]
TGIF, it’s Fire Code Friday! NFPA 80 (4.2) requires all listed items to bear a label. Labels must be applied in locations that are readily visible after installation, like the left photo. Can you read – or even see – the label in the right photo? This does not meet code because the AHJ cannot […]
Here is another example of the difference a continuous hinge makes. This door had a wide gap around the edge. In just a couple hours, we installed the continuous hinge and the door is now hanging square in the frame, with a suitable clearance at the top and sides. Contact us to learn how this might be […]
TGIFire Code Friday! This week is the third installment in a 3-part series on door operations. NFPA 80 (6.1.3) requires that all swinging fire doors must be closed and latched at the time of a fire. The third type of door operation is power operated. In these situations, the auto operator is automatically disconnected during […]
Continuous hinges are the versatile workhorse of door hardware that solves and prevents many issues. Say goodbye to dragging and sagging. No more closing issues due to misaligned latches. Bid farewell to gaps and inconsistent clearance around the door’s edges. Door bumping the frame when the door closes? Latch not latching when the door closes? Lock difficult to operate when door […]
TGIFire Code Friday! This week is the second segment in a 3-part series on door operations. NFPA 80 (6.1.3) requires that all swinging fire doors must be closed and latched at the time of a fire. The second type of door operation is automatic-closing. These doors close and latch automatically when released by an automatic […]
Tech Talk Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re switching things up and featuring Dave, from our client care team. He has almost 2 years of industry experience and has a unique perspective because he also worked in property management for 18 years. Dave knows what […]