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In his latest post, Mark Kuhn addresses a common question that comes up during code review...What's the purpose of an RX switch in the door-mounted hardware?

RX Switches – What are they for?

In his latest post, Mark Kuhn addresses a common question that comes up during code review…What’s the purpose of an RX switch in the door-mounted hardware?

When a strike hook is required as part of a manufacturer's listings for fire exit hardware, it plays an important role in ensuring the performance of the assembly during a fire.

What’s that? Strike Hook – Take Two

When a strike hook is required as part of a manufacturer’s listings for fire exit hardware, it plays an important role in ensuring the performance of the assembly during a fire.

The increased focus on code compliance of door openings improves the safety of building occupants, so thank you for your attention and the willingness to share your experience. I'm thankful for you!

WW: I’m thankful for…YOU!

The increased focus on code compliance of door openings improves the safety of building occupants, so thank you for your attention and the willingness to share your experience. I’m thankful for you!

I don't know what kind of monster I will create next or how long it will take before the crying starts again, but I'm very fortunate to have the help of Mark Kuhn, FDHI, AHC, EHC, CFDAI, DHT, DHC, CDT, CSI!

Mark Kuhn, Fellow

I don’t know what kind of monster I will create next or how long it will take before the crying starts again, but I’m very fortunate to have the help of Mark Kuhn, FDHI, AHC, EHC, CFDAI, DHT, DHC, CDT, CSI!

This is a true test of who the most loyal readers of iDigHardware are...what is my FAVORITE special template from LCN?? Hint: It's an ST for the 4020T closer.

FF: Rescue Hardware ST

This is a true test of who the most loyal readers of iDigHardware are…what is my FAVORITE special template from LCN?? Hint: It’s an ST for the 4020T closer.

I recently heard from an architect who was looking for an occupied indicator for a restroom, and I was surprised to hear that he didn't know about the indicator options from Schlage.

Know it’s locked.

I recently heard from an architect who was looking for an occupied indicator for a restroom, and I was surprised to hear that he didn’t know about the indicator options from Schlage.

I had a tough time deciding whether to post today's door closer photos for Wordless Wednesday or for Fixed-it Friday, but I'm definitely wordless! What do you think?

WW: Closer Creativity

I had a tough time deciding whether to post today’s door closer photos for Wordless Wednesday or for Fixed-it Friday, but I’m definitely wordless! What do you think?

This Quick Question came up recently in relation to the IBC section addressing egress for exterior spaces: Would the enclosed courtyard in my building be considered an egress court?

QQ: Egress Courts

This Quick Question came up recently in relation to the IBC section addressing egress for exterior spaces: Would the enclosed courtyard in my building be considered an egress court?

I tend to notice and appreciate details, and I get a little thrill when I see that someone has taken the time to install hardware with the correct components. So what's a CUSH shoe support?

What’s that? CUSH Shoe Support

I tend to notice and appreciate details, and I get a little thrill when I see that someone has taken the time to install hardware with the correct components. So what’s a CUSH shoe support?