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For me, one of the wonderful and challenging things about Mexico is that the options for custom work of any kind are virtually limitless. Have you ever seen a

FF: Foot Push

For me, one of the wonderful and challenging things about Mexico is that the options for custom work of any kind are virtually limitless. Have you ever seen a “foot push”?

According to the 2024 IBC, would an accessible public entrance serving a school auditorium with an occupant load of 400 people require doors with automatic operators?

QQ: Automatic Operators on School Entrances

According to the 2024 IBC, would an accessible public entrance serving a school auditorium with an occupant load of 400 people require doors with automatic operators?

I've said it before and I'll say it again, in the U.S. we are very fortunate to have such strong codes and enforcement. Check out this electrical room door I saw in Mexico City. #wordless

WW: En El Mercado

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, in the U.S. we are very fortunate to have such strong codes and enforcement. Check out this electrical room door I saw in Mexico City. #wordless

With the new year comes the adoption of new codes in many states, and given the length of time between state adoptions, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s new. Here's a summary!

Catching up…what has changed in the I-Codes?

With the new year comes the adoption of new codes in many states, and given the length of time between state adoptions, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s new. Here’s a summary!

In this guest post, Sarah Finley Gilman of Allegion shares some important considerations for the hardware that provides positive latching for fire door assemblies.

FDAI: Inspection Criteria 9

In this guest post, Sarah Finley Gilman of Allegion shares some important considerations for the hardware that provides positive latching for fire door assemblies.

Chris Clark sent me today's Fixed-it Friday photo, taken in a cafe in Canada. I'm curious...what makes this a dramatic exit? Any theories?

FF: Dramatic Exit

Chris Clark sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo, taken in a cafe in Canada. I’m curious…what makes this a dramatic exit? Any theories?

I remember learning about drop plates for door closers because of my failure to detail them on a project back in the late 80's. Today's post takes a closer look at these accessories.

What’s that? Drop Plates

I remember learning about drop plates for door closers because of my failure to detail them on a project back in the late 80’s. Today’s post takes a closer look at these accessories.

Today's Wordless Wednesday photo got me thinking...what do you think about a new series on iDigHardware about the mistakes we've made and the lessons we've learned in the process?

WW: 4-Inch Head (or Jamb?)

Today’s Wordless Wednesday photo got me thinking…what do you think about a new series on iDigHardware about the mistakes we’ve made and the lessons we’ve learned in the process?

In this episode of Paul Timm's podcast - The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Devin Bowman of TGP about the important role that glass plays in school security.

Podcast: The Changing Face of School Security 25

In this episode of Paul Timm’s podcast – The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Devin Bowman of TGP about the important role that glass plays in school security.