This month, we head into the office to chat with one of our accounting team members, Daniella. She has 5 years of accounting experience, and has been with FedLock for 8.5 years – including a few years on our communications team. Q: What is the most fun or unique thing you’ve learned about security hardware?A: Most keys will […]
TGIFire Code Friday! 🔥 One of the most basic, yet important, points of life safety code, NFPA 101 (7.2.1.5) states that “Locks, if provided, shall NOT require the use of a key, tool, or effort for operation from the egress side.” This means occupants exiting the building should be able to open the door with […]
We are proud of our staff, not only for their impressive skills, but also for their professionalism. We were pleased – but not surprised – to receive this photo from a client. Our technician, Duane, was onsite to repair a main entry door. There was a person at the front door having issues with their wheelchair. […]
TGIFire Code Friday! This week is the third installment in a 3-part series on door operations. NFPA 80 (6.1.3) requires that all swinging fire doors must be closed and latched at the time of a fire. The third type of door operation is power operated. In these situations, the auto operator is automatically disconnected during […]
TGIFire Code Friday! This week is the second segment in a 3-part series on door operations. NFPA 80 (6.1.3) requires that all swinging fire doors must be closed and latched at the time of a fire. The second type of door operation is automatic-closing. These doors close and latch automatically when released by an automatic […]
TGIFire Code Friday! This week, we begin a 3-part series on door operations. NFPA 80 (6.1.3) requires that all swinging fire doors must be closed and latched at the time of a fire. The first type of door operation is self-closing. These doors are equipped with a closing device that closes each time it is […]
TGIF, it’s #FireCodeFriday! Do any of your doors have pivots? NFPA 80 6.4 requires a top, bottom and intermediate pivot for doors up to 90″. Doors must include an additional pivot for each additional 30″ of height. We’re here to help with fire and life safety questions!
TGIFire Code Friday! Today we look at NFPA 80 (6.4.4): Fire exit hardware must be labeled for both fire and panic. The label must be permanently attached and must include serial number and manufacturer’s name and type of approval. Do NOT remove or paint over these labels! Labels are reviewed during inspection so this is […]
We are proud of our staff, not only for their impressive skills, but also for their professionalism. We were pleased – but not surprised – to receive this photo from a client. Our technician was onsite to repair a main entry door. There was a person at the front door having issues with their wheelchair. […]
TGIFire Code Friday! 🔥 What good are fire rated doors and hardware if smoke and fire can sneak through gaps? NFPA 80 provides the required measurements that prevent those gaps to allow fire to spread. Clearance under the bottom of the door (4.8.4) can be no more than 3/4 inch. Clearance between the door and […]