Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Aric. He has 5 years of experience and is factory certified to work on numerous products, including ADA operators, Doorking Systems, and Alibi cameras. If FedLock has worked with your access control or electronics, you’ve likely met Aric. Q: What is […]
We are often asked to “change the locks” but most clients don’t actually want to change the lever or deadbolt. “Rekeying” is restructuring the pins inside the lock so that old keys will no longer work. This is a great option if keys have been lost or new tenants are moving into a space. A simple […]
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 ONLY IF:– A sensor on the egress side unlocks upon detection of an occupant approaching the door.– Loss of power to the lock or sensor unlocks the […]
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Chad. He has 5 years of experience and is factory certified to work on numerous products, including ADA operators, Doorking Systems, and Alibi cameras and CCTV. Chad is one of our go-to technicians for electronics. Q: What is your favorite […]
We love continuous hinges! They are practical, cost-effective, and meet fire code. 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 […]
Maybe you want to avoid having lots of keys floating around. Maybe the door style isn’t conducive to “standard” locks. Whatever the reason, electronic access control is the perfect solution for multiple issues! Fob readers and magnetic locks are a great option for all types of buildings. If an employee is terminated or a resident moves […]
TGIFire Code Friday! You are likely familiar with the basics of panic hardware, but there are a few very important details to keep in mind: 1. The actuating portion of the device must be at least half the width of the door. 2. The device must be mounted between 34-48 inches above the finished floor. […]
TGIF, it’s Fire Code Friday ! To help contain potential fires, a closing device is required on every fire door, adjusted to ensure positive latching on each door operation (NFPA 80 – 6.4). If you have doors that don’t close or latch properly, contact us ASAP for service.
A lot happened in 1989: HTML (and subsequently, the world wide web) was created, The Simpsons debuted, and the Berlin Wall came down. In more personal news, FedLock was founded. We are excited to celebrate 32 years as a locally owned, small business serving the security needs of commercial, government, and multi-family properties! We looked back […]
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Chris, a Senior Technician and one of our “safe whisperers.” He has 10 years of experience and numerous certifications. In addition to standard door locks, Chris is a registered safe technician and is an expert with LKMs, X-10s, and S&G locks. Q: […]