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Tim Weller of Allegion sent me today's Fixed-it Friday photo, and I've been pondering the reason for this design as well as the function and code compliance. What do you think?

FF: Another Wicket Door

Tim Weller of Allegion sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo, and I’ve been pondering the reason for this design as well as the function and code compliance. What do you think?

I received a question on SCIF doors this week, so I have updated this Decoded article to include the links to the current federal standards and specifications.

Decoded: SCIF Security and Egress Requirements

I received a question on SCIF doors this week, so I have updated this Decoded article to include the links to the current federal standards and specifications.

This door was in an AirBNB that I recently booked in Mexico City. At this point it's kind of hard to actually leave me wordless, but this one was a real shocker.

WW: Shaft Surprise

This door was in an AirBNB that I recently booked in Mexico City. At this point it’s kind of hard to actually leave me wordless, but this one was a real shocker.

In the next episode of Paul Timm's podcast - The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Kevin Wren, school safety advocate with the Cook and Boardman Group.

Podcast: The Changing Face of School Security 16

In the next episode of Paul Timm’s podcast – The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Kevin Wren, school safety advocate with the Cook and Boardman Group.

The increased focus on interlocks (due to an upcoming code change) prompted today's Quick Question: What is the difference between a safety interlock and a security interlock?

QQ: Interlock Types

The increased focus on interlocks (due to an upcoming code change) prompted today’s Quick Question: What is the difference between a safety interlock and a security interlock?

Being from the Northeast, I didn't immediately recognize the reason for this type of Fixed-It Friday ingenuity when I first saw something similar at the Hoover Dam years ago.

FF: Kungfu Noodle

Being from the Northeast, I didn’t immediately recognize the reason for this type of Fixed-It Friday ingenuity when I first saw something similar at the Hoover Dam years ago.

I would love some input on this question, because I know that many of you have experience with this issue...what type of flush bolts do you prefer for a wood fire door?

WWYD? Extension Rod Flush Bolts

I would love some input on this question, because I know that many of you have experience with this issue…what type of flush bolts do you prefer for a wood fire door?

Today's Wordless Wednesday photo illustrates a measure taken by a high rise hotel to deter houseless people from accessing the alcoves at the secondary entrances. WWYD?

WW: Hostile Architecture

Today’s Wordless Wednesday photo illustrates a measure taken by a high rise hotel to deter houseless people from accessing the alcoves at the secondary entrances. WWYD?

In this month's Decoded column, I answered several questions about automatic sliding doors and the code requirements that help to ensure their safety in a means of egress.

Decoded: Automatic Sliding Doors

In this month’s Decoded column, I answered several questions about automatic sliding doors and the code requirements that help to ensure their safety in a means of egress.