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Home PageRobert D Drake2023-01-23T14:09:48-05:00
Paul Timm of Allegion sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photo, taken in a school.  This door is clearly marked as an exit, but egress will definitely be a challenge!

WW: Obstacle Course

Paul Timm of Allegion sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photo, taken in a school.  This door is clearly marked as an exit, but egress will definitely be a challenge!

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I am sad to say that Bill Elliott, mentor to many in the industry and beyond, has passed away.  For those of who knew him as a teacher, coach, colleague, and friend, we're all

Bill Elliott, Mentor and Friend

I am sad to say that Bill Elliott, mentor to many in the industry and beyond, has passed away. For those of who knew him as a teacher, coach, colleague, and friend, we’re all “lucky guys.”

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Stairwell doorway

FDAI: Inspection Criteria 4

In today’s guest blog post, Jason Allen, product support representative for Allegion, discusses the importance of maintaining fire doors in proper working order.

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John Danes of Allegion sent me today's Fixed-it Friday photo...I'm sure someone thought they were solving a problem with this

FF: Fire Exit Hardware

John Danes of Allegion sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo…I’m sure someone thought they were solving a problem with this “fix”, but they’ve created a big problem!

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A recent case study by AD Systems highlights some of the many considerations for modern health care facilities, and has me reflecting on my own hospital experience a few months ago.

AD Systems: Care Center in the Park

A recent case study by AD Systems highlights some of the many considerations for modern health care facilities, and has me reflecting on my own hospital experience a few months ago.

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I received today's Wordless Wednesday photo from an AHJ - the photo was taken in a school, where the mag-lock was added to deter elopement.  Note the height of the push button!

WW: Elopement Prevention

I received today’s Wordless Wednesday photo from an AHJ – the photo was taken in a school, where the mag-lock was added to deter elopement.  Note the height of the push button!

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I'll be heading to DHI ConNextions in Fort Worth next week, where Mark Kuhn and I will be conducting two training sessions with some help from our Allegion teammates. 

In-Person Code Updates – Next Week!

I’ll be heading to DHI ConNextions in Fort Worth next week, where Mark Kuhn and I will be conducting two training sessions with some help from our Allegion teammates. 

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In today's guest blog post, Devin Bowman, General Manager of Technical Glass Products (TGP) and AD Systems, shares information about glazing in fire door assemblies.

FDAI: Inspection Criteria 3

In today’s guest blog post, Devin Bowman, General Manager of Technical Glass Products (TGP) and AD Systems, shares information about glazing in fire door assemblies.

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The added surface bolts in today's Fixed-it Friday photo are a common (and non-compliant!)

FF: What would you specify?

The added surface bolts in today’s Fixed-it Friday photo are a common (and non-compliant!) “fix” for vertical rod panic problems.  What would you have specified instead, and why?

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