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: […]
It’s almost the weekend, which means it’s Fire Code Friday! In case of , there must be a barrier-free path of travel to the exits. Every doorway in this path shall have a clear width, allowing the door open to 90*. (The open position is measured from the face of the door at 90* to […]
Our fleet includes 20 technicians and vans, stocked and ready to jump into action. We work throughout the entire DC metropolitan area so we can dispatch a tech to reach you quickly. You’ll speak with a human – not a recording. We have a team in our office dedicated to logistics and scheduling. When you […]
Fire Code Friday is back! NFPA 80 (4.2) requires all listed items to bear a label. Labels must be applied in locations that are readily visible after installation. Can you read – or even see – the label in this photo? This does not meet code because the AHJ cannot read the label. Do NOT […]
We are excited to kick off 2021 and ensure a secure year for all of our clients! We are here to help with budgets, goals, and projects of any size. We work with single-location mom and pop businesses to international corporations. Whether you have a single door closer replacement or a full-building rekey, FedLock is […]
We will be closed on December 25th and January 1st. If you have 2020 funds that need to be used, contact us now to finalize those projects. Hardware lead-times vary and we want to ensure all work is completed so you can head into the holidays worry-free!
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Eric, a Senior Technician deservedly nicknamed “The Asset”. He has 15 years of experience and numerous certifications. In addition to standard door locks, Eric is a registered safe technician and is an expert with LKMs, X-10s, and S&G locks. Q: […]