I know at least one AHJ who doesn’t like signs like this which deter use of the exit, but as far as I know, the codes do not prohibit them. Should a code change proposal be made? WWYD?
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In order for a fire door assembly to perform as designed and tested, it’s critical for the door to be closed and latched if/when a fire occurs. Today’s post looks at latching considerations for fire doors.
Check out the restaurant exits in today’s post and let me know what you think. One is a definite “no” but the other I’m not sure about. It looks like an exit to me – how about you?
For the 5th and final week, the topic of the BHMA Challenge is Built for Impact – how our company’s work supports healthier, safer, and more connected communities.
To mark Fire Prevention Week, I’ve updated Allegion’s fire door inspection checklist, a laminated card that includes important information from NFPA 80. The request link is in today’s post.
Tim Weller of Allegion sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo and I’m not sure what to think, between the sensor bar on an inswinging door and the deadbolt that overrides the electrified hardware.
This is Week 4 of BHMA’s 100th Anniversary Challenge, and the topic this week is innovation – from new designs and features to process improvements and standards leadership.
Sara Klapheke of Allegion sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos of a residential application…I know there are fans of symmetry but this is too much!
I’m working on updating some past Decoded articles for a project that I’m working on…this one addresses the requirements for electric strikes installed on fire door assemblies.
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