TGIFire 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. 703-525-1436 or service@flslock.com
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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.
TGIFire Code Friday! Are you ready for inspection? To meet NFPA 80: * labels must be visible and legible * no holes or surface breaks in the door or frame * clearances between door and frame are within allowable limits * door, frame, hinges and hardware are secure, aligned and in working order * self-closing […]
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Kevin. He has 7 years of experience and is factory-certified by many manufacturers including Schlage, Corbin Russwin, and Von Duprin. Kevin is also one of our electronics gurus and works on access control hardware, automatic operators, and Door King systems. Q: What […]
Let’s take it back to the basics this week. What is required of EVERY fire door, no matter the types of hardware on it? All fire doors must be self-closing and self-latching. Per NFPA 80 (6.4), a closing device is required on every fire door. The closer must be adjusted to ensure positive latching on each […]
We’ve all experienced it — you’re in a single-person restroom and someone in the hallway keeps jiggling the door handle. Or maybe you’re the one outside and you can’t tell if it’s actually occupied or just locked but empty. We have the perfect solution: indicator locks! In recent years, manufacturers have significantly improved the variety of […]
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Duane. He has 9 years of experience and is knowledgeable about a variety of hardware, including safe and SCIF locks. If Duane has ever been to your building, you know he always has a smile on his face. Q: What is your […]
We are excited to share that we now accept online payments. If you are paying an invoice with a credit card, you can use our website payment page. Our accounting team is still happy to take your information over the phone but we hope this new digital option provides flexibility and ease to close out your […]
Since it’s the first Fire Code Friday of Fob-ruary, let’s take a look at how you can use fobs to secure your doors while still being code compliant. NFPA 101 (7.2.1.6.2) is our guide. Fire exit doors may have an access control system provided that: The photo above is from the parking garage in a mixed-use building. […]