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Locksmith Ledger: Five Code Considerations for Multifamily Residential Buildings

Many doors have to meet multiple sets of code requirements, for code-compliant egress, fire protection, and accessibility.  There are dozens of applicable mandates that apply to door openings in a multifamily residential building; here are five to consider...

Locksmith Ledger: Altering Fire Door Assemblies – Job Site Preparations vs. Field Modifications

After last week's focus on fire doors for Fire Prevention Week, several people asked about altering fire doors in the field.  This recent article that I wrote for Locksmith Ledger covers the requirements and limitations of NFPA 80. 

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Locksmith Ledger: Model Code Comparison – Controlled Egress Locking Systems

This article on controlled egress locks in health care facilities will be published in Locksmith Ledger, as a follow-up article to one I wrote last fall comparing the requirements of the model codes for delayed egress applications. 

Locksmith Ledger: Codes Matter – For the Safety of Building Occupants, AND Your Bottom Line

This article was published in the October 2019 issue of Locksmith Ledger, and includes some questions that you can use to determine whether your code knowledge is up-to-date. 

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