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It’s going to be very windy today in the DMV region. If you have doors blow open or hardware damage, contact us for help! service@flslock.com or 703-525-1436

TGIFire Code Friday! This week, we have another “As Seen in The Field” violation. Exit doors should be single motion egress and cannot be chained shut. And this was during business hours! If you have malfunctioning doors or hardware, contact us to find a safe, effective solution.

TGIF, it’s Fire Code Friday . This was a real situation our team saw in the field. This is NOT the way to lock a door, especially high-traffic entrances that tenants and guests use. If you need to secure a door but still need to provide egress during emergencies, contact us to discuss the best […]

Perhaps your company occupies a small suite with only a few doors. Or maybe you manage a large building with dozens of tenants. No matter the size, we can help everyone! When you move into a new space or renovate existing space, it’s a good idea to rekey the locks and cut new keys. This […]

FedLock is proud to be a kennel sponsor for our FURiends at Animal Welfare League of Arlington. We hope they have a successful #EmptyTheShelters week filled with adoptions! If you stop by to meet the animals, you may see a familiar sign on the 3rd dog kennel…

TGIFire Code Friday! Per NFPA 101, delayed egress locks are permitted in buildings protected by an approved fire detection or sprinkler system, IF doors unlock upon loss of power controlling the lock mechanism.

Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Duane. He has 5 years of experience and is knowledgeable about a variety of hardware. If Duane has ever been to your building, you know he always has a smile on his face. Q: What is your favorite type of lock […]

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! NFPA 80 6.4 requires that (2) hinges be used on doors up to 60 inches in height. One additional hinge should be used per each additional 30 inches (or fraction) of door height. If you have any tall doors, this may require 4 or more hinges.

The remnants of Hurricane Ida are heading our way today. How are your doors are holding up to the rain? Do you notice any water coming inside? Weatherstripping and door sweeps can keep moisture out, while also maintaining interior temperature during weather changes.