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Home PageRobert D Drake2023-01-23T14:09:48-05:00

Decoded: Gasketing on Fire Door Assemblies

In this Decoded article for the next issue of Door Security + Safety Magazine, I answered several frequently asked questions that apply to electromagnetic locks.

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Decoded: Which doors need panic hardware?

In this Decoded article for the next issue of Door Security + Safety Magazine, I answered some frequently asked questions about which doors require panic hardware.

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I have worked on so many projects as a specwriter where the main concern seemed to be aesthetics...after the construction phase is over you never know what will happen! 

FF: Frankenstein Fix

I have worked on so many projects as a specwriter where the main concern seemed to be aesthetics…after the construction phase is over you never know what will happen! 

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Most of you have probably already read about the nightclub fire that occurred last week in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.  Early investigations show similarities with other past tragedies.

Le Constellation, Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Most of you have probably already read about the nightclub fire that occurred last week in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Early investigations show similarities with other past tragedies.

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Catrinia Molitor sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photos, taken in two different gas stations.  One is the ladies' restroom and the other is the main entrance.  #wordless!

WW: Special Knowledge and (Gentle) Effort

Catrinia Molitor sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos, taken in two different gas stations.  One is the ladies’ restroom and the other is the main entrance.  #wordless!

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DOIT - The Door Opening Industry Training Group has announced the return of Webinar Wednesday in 2026!  Check out the upcoming sessions on fire doors, presented live next Wednesday!

DOIT: Upcoming Training

DOIT – The Door Opening Industry Training Group has announced the return of Webinar Wednesday in 2026! Check out the upcoming sessions on fire doors, presented live next Wednesday!

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In this guest post, Marilyn Latham of Allegion discusses the process for performing a job site preparation or field modification on a fire door assembly.

FDAI: Inspection Criteria 11

In this guest post, Marilyn Latham of Allegion discusses the process for performing a job site preparation or field modification on a fire door assembly.

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Am I the only one who feels like 2025 just flew right by???  It was a super-busy year, with lots of training, code development work, and of course...writing posts for iDigHardware. 

Happy Holidays!

Am I the only one who feels like 2025 just flew right by???  It was a super-busy year, with lots of training, code development work, and of course…writing posts for iDigHardware. 

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When a door that is secured to prevent unauthorized access from the outside is equipped with an automatic operator, how does the interface between security and accessibility function?

QQ: Auto Operator Coordination

When a door that is secured to prevent unauthorized access from the outside is equipped with an automatic operator, how does the interface between security and accessibility function?

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