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Home PageRobert D Drake2023-01-23T14:09:48-05:00
I received today's Wordless Wednesday photos from Ruth Neeman - they were taken in a public building in Massachusetts.  Since when does HVAC take priority over fire protection??

WW: Fire Door vs. HVAC

I received today’s Wordless Wednesday photos from Ruth Neeman – they were taken in a public building in Massachusetts.  Since when does HVAC take priority over fire protection??

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In today's post, read about how Von Duprin panic hardware contributed to code compliance, ease of use, durability, and design flexibility for Altru Health System.

Case Study: Care Center in the Park

In today’s post, read about how Von Duprin panic hardware contributed to code compliance, ease of use, durability, and design flexibility for Altru Health System.

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Today's question is whether one or both of the highlighted doors on this partial plan require panic hardware in order to comply with the IBC or NFPA 70.  If you have info to share, please leave a comment!

WWYD? Panic Hardware on Electrical Rooms

Today’s question is whether one or both of the highlighted doors on this partial plan require panic hardware in order to comply with the IBC or NFPA 70. If you have info to share, please leave a comment!

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My old pal, John Linehan, sent me today's Fixed-it Friday photo along with a note that cracked me up: 

FF: Hamilton, Bermuda

My old pal, John Linehan, sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo along with a note that cracked me up:  “I found this in an alley in downtown Hamilton, Bermuda and thought of you.”  😀

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Today's guest post from Adam Fisk of Allegion shares a helpful resource for understanding and applying the code requirements for auto operators on certain buildings.  Thanks Adam!

Yes – Auto operators are required.

Today’s guest post from Adam Fisk of Allegion shares a helpful resource for understanding and applying the code requirements for auto operators on certain buildings. Thanks Adam!

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Maybe I should start a series called

WW: Wow!

Maybe I should start a series called “My Neighbors’ Doors.”  I saw this beautiful door while walking home the other day, and I was wordless! I’d love to see your beautiful door photos!

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As part of a collective effort to improve their safety and security guidelines, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has launched the highly anticipated digitized security checklist.

PASS: NEW Digital School Safety and Security Checklist

As part of a collective effort to improve their safety and security guidelines, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has launched the highly anticipated digitized security checklist.

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I was working on a presentation the other day about questions on delayed egress locks, and I came across the term

What’s that? Gang Bus Option

I was working on a presentation the other day about questions on delayed egress locks, and I came across the term “gang bus” related to the Von Duprin Chexit. When would you use it?

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We've all seen creative methods of protecting users from touching hardware that has been heated by the sun, but did you know that Trimco has an actual solution to this problem?!

FF: Trimco Cool Touch Finish

We’ve all seen creative methods of protecting users from touching hardware that has been heated by the sun, but did you know that Trimco has an actual solution to this problem?!

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