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Home PageRobert D Drake2026-05-07T14:50:53-04:00
Today's Fixed-it Friday photo features some creative reinforcements/cover plates/drop plates on an opening that looks like it has seen more than its share of closer replacements.

FF: Call in the reinforcements.

Today’s Fixed-it Friday photo features some creative reinforcements/cover plates/drop plates on an opening that looks like it has seen more than its share of closer replacements.

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As most of you know, my posts and articles tend to be on the (very) technical side...I need some help from all of you to help with an AHJ request about fire door assemblies.  Please comment!

WWYD? Why DO Fire Doors Matter?

As most of you know, my posts and articles tend to be on the (very) technical side…I need some help from all of you to help with an AHJ request about fire door assemblies. Please comment!

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I received today's Wordless Wednesday photo from Paul Timm of Allegion, who spotted the open padlock dangling from this egress door in a restaurant. 

WW: Another Restaurant Exit

I received today’s Wordless Wednesday photo from Paul Timm of Allegion, who spotted the open padlock dangling from this egress door in a restaurant. 

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A very common repair includes installing steel fasteners in unused holes, grinding off the fastener heads, and concealing the repair with Bondo, but this is not specifically mentioned in NFPA 80...

Update: Repairing Holes and Dents in Fire Doors

A very common repair includes installing steel fasteners in unused holes, grinding off the fastener heads, and concealing the repair with Bondo, but this is not specifically mentioned in NFPA 80…

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In this episode of The Changing Face of School Security, Paul Timm talks with Brian Gard from National Heritage Academies about effectively managing safety across more than 100 charter schools.

Podcast: The Changing Face of School Security 29

In this episode of The Changing Face of School Security, Paul Timm talks with Brian Gard from National Heritage Academies about effectively managing safety across more than 100 charter schools.

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I saw this interesting Fixed-it Friday application in Mexico City - center pivoting gates leading to a large shopping area.  It seems pretty safe to me...what do you think?

FF: Center Pivoting Gates

I saw this interesting Fixed-it Friday application in Mexico City – center pivoting gates leading to a large shopping area.  It seems pretty safe to me…what do you think?

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Session 2 of my Live with Lori series was held earlier this week, and the topic was Sensor Release and Door Hardware Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors.  Check out the replay in today's post! 

REPLAY: Live With Lori, Session 2

Session 2 of my Live with Lori series was held earlier this week, and the topic was Sensor Release and Door Hardware Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors. Check out the replay in today’s post! 

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I saw these photos posted by Steven Josue Quintana on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I asked if I could share them here.  I'm wordless!

WW: Handled

I saw these photos posted by Steven Josue Quintana on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I asked if I could share them here.  I’m wordless!

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I need some insight from the field - especially if you work in health care, and if anyone has the ability to ask the Joint Commission for their opinion on this, I'd really appreciate it!

WWYD? I need some insight from the field.

I need some insight from the field – especially if you work in health care, and if anyone has the ability to ask the Joint Commission for their opinion on this, I’d really appreciate it!

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