In yesterday’s post, I shared some information from BHMA about PCRs, and today’s guest post from Aaron Owens of Allegion covers more about EPDs. #sustainability
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Last month I shared an article on sustainability, and it’s definitely a topic that we need to learn more about. This week I’m sharing more info on PCRs and EPDs. What are PCRs and EPDs? Read on!
Well, this is one way to solve the problem of an incorrect lock function (not recommended!). Thanks to Tim Weller of Allegion for today’s Fixed-it Friday photo!
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Today’s Quick Question is a common one related to entry doors serving hotel rooms and apartments: Is a UL listing required for auxiliary items mounted on a 20-minute-rated fire door?
Today’s Wordless Wednesday photo reminds me of the time that I wrote a specification for a hotel and the architect told me that the entry doors did not have to be lockable – ever.
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I like to share case studies as a way to understand how certain products can help to fulfill design concepts, code requirements, or functional needs. Here’s another great example.
This month’s Decoded article answers a common question: Is it acceptable by code to install a separate dead bolt along with a lockset or latchset on a classroom door?
You just never know what’s going to happen when a door is modified in the field. Today’s Fixed-it Friday photo has an obvious “fix” but also…what’s up with the old push plates?
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In this video from NFPA, Shawn Mahoney, P.E., Senior Technical Services Engineer at NFPA, provides a detailed overview of inspecting swinging fire doors with builders hardware.
