Who better to ask about locks than the knowledgeable technicians who work on them every day? This month, we’re featuring Chris. He has 14 years of experience, numerous certifications, and is an expert with safes and SCIF locks. Q: What is your favorite type of lock to repair/replace? Why?A: My favorite type of locks to repair/replace would have to be any LKM […]
Our fleet includes 20 technicians and vans, stocked and ready to jump into action. We are locally owned and work throughout the entire DC metropolitan area so we can dispatch a technician to reach you quickly. Our techs have an average of 9.5 years experience and our team of experts are ready to help with all things security […]
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 18 years of experience, numerous certifications, and trains new technicians. In addition to standard door locks, Eric is a registered safe technician and is an expert with LKMs, X-10s, […]
Where a pair of doors is in a means of egress, each leaf shall have its own releasing device, and each device must operate independently (can’t require one device to be released before the other), except where automatic flush bolts are used. Questions about fire doors? Contact 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 pool areas to be secured if a lifeguard isn’t present. Whether there is a […]
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🔥TGIFire Code Friday!🔥 Per NFPA 80 (6.4.4), all single doors and active leaves of pairs in a means of egress shall have a latch bolt that cannot be held retracted. Remember, two of the major requirements for fire doors are to self-close and self-latch. 🚪
TGIFire Code Friday! Not sure how to incorporate electric locks into your building while complying with Code? NFPA 101 (7.2.1.5.6) states that electric locks in the means of egress may be listed hardware, as long as the installed hardware requires the use of only one hand to egress and loss of power to the hardware […]
🔥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 […]
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 […]