TGIFire Code Friday! This week, we begin 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 first type of door operation is self-closing. These doors are equipped with a closing device that closes each time it is […]
TGIF, it’s #FireCodeFriday! Do any of your doors have pivots? NFPA 80 6.4 requires a top, bottom and intermediate pivot for doors up to 90″. Doors must include an additional pivot for each additional 30″ of height. We’re here to help with fire and life safety questions!
Please don’t do this with your door closers! When hardware is on the fritz, don’t let it get this bad. FedLock is here to help and we can make repairs/replacements before the duct tape is needed. 😉
Have you noticed that some doors don’t have visible hinges? Door with pivots have a pivot installed on the top and on the bottom of the door, instead of hinges that are typically seen on the side. Made of hardened steel, pivots are undetectable on the finished door, allowing greater freedom for designers and aesthetic appeal. Pivots are […]
TGIFire Code Friday! Today we look at NFPA 80 (6.4.4): Fire exit hardware must be labeled for both fire and panic. The label must be permanently attached and must include serial number and manufacturer’s name and type of approval. Do NOT remove or paint over these labels! Labels are reviewed during inspection so this is […]
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Corey. He has over 10 years of industry experience and has visited hundreds of job sites as our Client Care Manager. He has completed numerous fire and life safety trainings, ADA compliance training, and is a certified technical/contract writer. Q: What is […]
TGIFire Code Friday!🔥 Per NFPA 80 (6.4.7), astragals may not inhibit free use of either leaf when located in a means of egress. This photo, for example, would not meet code because both doors cannot be opened independently. Questions or concerns? We are here to assist you!
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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 […]