Did you know that 34 million Americans are food insecure, including 9 million children? Hunger affects people in every single county in the United States — 3,143 counties, as well as D.C. We are thankful for local organizations like Arlington Food Assistance Center, who provide relief for our neighbors and we are proud to be […]
TGIFire Code Friday ! Today, let’s review NFPA 101 which states that doors in a means of egress shall be self-closing and shall not be secured in the open position. An exception is when the hold-open device becomes self-closing upon losing power. Do you have questions about fire doors or hardware? Call us!
Do you have a pool onsite at your property? Summer is around the corner so it’s time to prepare the space for residents. While you are focused on the water, FedLock is here to assist with hardware. Many local jurisdictions require pools to be secured if a lifeguard isn’t present. Whether there is a standard […]
TGIFire Code Friday ! Today, we look at NFPA 101 (7.2.1.8 ) which states that doors in a means of egress shall be self-closing and shall not be secured in the open position. An exception is if the releasing mechanism is activated by approved smoke detectors installed per NFPA 72. Check back next week for […]
This month we head into the office to chat with a member of our proposal team, Shamar. He has 4 years of proposal writing experience and has been with FedLock for 2 years. Q: What is the most fun or unique thing you’ve learned about security hardware?A: What’s fun and unique for me is that I notice issues with […]
TGIFire Code Friday 🔥! 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 helps with everyday functionality, but can correct the […]
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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 fire-rated doors, this may require (4) or more hinges.
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. 703-525-1436 or service@flslock.com
TGIFire Code Friday! Have you seen the movie “The Hangover”? You may remember the bachelor gets trapped on a roof for a weekend. Well, thanks to NFPA 101, that should never happen in real life! Section 7.2.1.5.7 is all about stairwells and states if a stair enclosure allows access to the roof of the building, […]