This Decoded article addresses important code clarifications related to electrified hardware used in access control systems. I hope this article will help with more consistent interpretations of the requirements.
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Michael Metzen of Walsh Door and Security sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos of a hotel fire door, and these might take the cake for the worst WW fire door ever!
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If an existing fire door assembly has a hollow metal frame in perfect condition, but the frame is missing the label, is this compliant with NFPA 80?
Thirty-six years ago, the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Allegion’s exclusive e-book, “Accessible & Inclusive Design: Elevating Compliance,” goes beyond baseline requirements.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen missing or damaged end caps on panic hardware and fire exit hardware – those carts and gurneys can be brutal! So what’s the Fixed-it Friday “fix”?
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Today’s Quick Question: I see that LCN offers a power assist feature on some of their operators, can these operators be used on doors serving accessible public entrances?
I recently received a forwarded email from a medical school’s safety compliance officer to its faculty and staff, that made my little fire-door-loving heart skip a beat.
This question often arises when a fire door inspector is on-site or when the top latches have become detached: Is fire exit hardware required to be attached to a fire door with through-bolts?
Our live session on access control systems/normal locking arrangements and the requirements for UL 294/UL 1034 listings is next week…there is still time to register and submit your questions!
