When a local boutique hotel had issues with unauthorized people accessing their ballrooms, they knew exactly who to call for assistance: FedLock! We had to abide by both aesthetic appeal and life-safety codes. Working with concealed vertical rod exit devices can be challenging, and adding an auxiliary locking mechanism adds another layer of complexity.Our technicians were […]
TGIFire Code Friday! Section 7.2.1.5.7 of NFPA 101 is all about stairwells and states if a stair enclosure allows access to the roof of the building, the door assembly to the roof either shall be kept locked preventing access to the roof or shall allow re-entry from the roof. If your building has a rooftop […]
TGIFire Code Friday! A door in a means of egress must have a releasing device. Per NFPA 101 (7.2.1.5.3), these devices shall be located 34″-48″ above the finished floor and must not require more than one single linear or rotational motion to release the door. Hardware must operate with 1 hand and without tight grasping, […]
Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring John. He has 12 years of experience and has attended Allegion and LCN factory training to work on their numerous products. Q: What is your favorite type of lock to repair/replace? Why?A: My favorite type of locks to repair […]
Let’s review 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 when the hold-open device becomes self-closing upon losing power. You may have seen a something like the door pictured below. The magnet releases when the […]
After last week’s snowstorm, most properties needed to put salt or ice melting products around their building. These products can destroy operators, closers and thresholds with corrosion. Prevention is key and it’s important to promptly clean the area to ward off potential problems. Once the ice has melted, sweep up the excess chemicals. If you have […]
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 additional information!
FedLock turns 36 this month! It’s been a pleasure to serve your physical security needs. Whether we’ve known you for a short time or the entire 36 years, thank you for your continued business!
We ended 2024 on a high note by making an 812 pound donation to the Arlington Food Assistance Center! They are a wonderful resource for our community and we are proud to support their mission. You can learn more about their needs and food donations here: https://afac.org/donate-food/
