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Last week at a circus in Central Mexico, my daughter asked:

WW: En El Circo

Last week at a circus in Central Mexico, my daughter asked: “Are you concerned about that heater under the exit sign?” Happy Wordless Wednesday and Happy Thanksgiving!

I've updated this Decoded article with the current code references from NFPA 80, the International Building Code (IBC), NFPA 101, and NFPA 72.

Decoded: Fusible Links and Smoke-Activated Hold-Opens

I’ve updated this Decoded article with the current code references from NFPA 80, the International Building Code (IBC), NFPA 101, and NFPA 72.

This guest post by Adam Fisk of Allegion helps to sort through some of the available options for LCN products that may be installed on fire door assemblies.

FDAI: Inspection Criteria 7

This guest post by Adam Fisk of Allegion helps to sort through some of the available options for LCN products that may be installed on fire door assemblies.

I saw today's Fixed-it Friday photo posted by Jason Stayton on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I asked if I could share it here. What I want to know is...WHY?

FF: Movie Theater Panics

I saw today’s Fixed-it Friday photo posted by Jason Stayton on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I asked if I could share it here. What I want to know is…WHY?

Last week I posted some photos that I took during my recent trip to Fort Worth for the DHI ConNextions conference, and in today's post I want to follow up on a question I received.

WWYD? Stockyards Follow-Up

Last week I posted some photos that I took during my recent trip to Fort Worth for the DHI ConNextions conference, and in today’s post I want to follow up on a question I received.

If you and your family are not yet following UL's Close Before You Doze public safety campaign, I hope today's Wordless Wednesday post motivates you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed.

WW: Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue

If you and your family are not yet following UL’s Close Before You Doze public safety campaign, I hope today’s Wordless Wednesday post motivates you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed.

In today's guest blog post from Adam Fisk of Allegion, Adam addresses an operational issue that many end users struggle with - seasonal adjustments.

Can an automatic operator solve the problem of seasonal adjustments?

In today’s guest blog post from Adam Fisk of Allegion, Adam addresses an operational issue that many end users struggle with – seasonal adjustments.

Are you aware of the current clearance requirements of NFPA 80, which allow up to 3/16-inch clearances on 20-minute fire doors in hollow metal frames?

FDAI: Inspection Criteria 6

Are you aware of the current clearance requirements of NFPA 80, which allow up to 3/16-inch clearances on 20-minute fire doors in hollow metal frames?

The struggle is real! I took today's Fixed-it Friday photos at our hotel near DFW. Typically a credential would be needed - at least at night, but this

FF: Convenience vs. Security

The struggle is real! I took today’s Fixed-it Friday photos at our hotel near DFW. Typically a credential would be needed – at least at night, but this “fix” allows free access 24/7.