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 […]
It’s Home Opening Day here in DC! Don’t get caught looking with malfunctioning security hardware when you can hit a homerun by calling FedLock! We’re here to help with all of your security needs (and baseball puns!)
TGIFire Code Friday ! Today, 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. Do you have questions about fire doors or hardware? Call us!
TGIFire Code Friday! Let’s 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!
Today is the Spring Equinox and spring has officially sprung! Contact us for all of your door hardware needs: hinges, locks, closers, and more. We can help with it ALL!
