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Home PageRobert D Drake2023-01-23T14:09:48-05:00
At least they tried…finding panic hardware with an actuating portion that measures half the width of the gate in today's Fixed-it Friday photo would be quite the challenge!

FF: Another Gate

At least they tried…finding panic hardware with an actuating portion that measures half the width of the gate in today’s Fixed-it Friday photo would be quite the challenge!

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In the next episode of Paul Timm's podcast - The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore School District 112 in Illinois.

Podcast: The Changing Face of School Security 23

In the next episode of Paul Timm’s podcast – The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore School District 112 in Illinois.

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The question is - is this gate required for egress?  The panic hardware tells me yes, so the bike lock is a problem.  But could this space be considered a safe dispersal area?  What do you think?

WW/WWYD? Golf Entertainment Center

The question is – is this gate required for egress?  The panic hardware tells me yes, so the bike lock is a problem. But could this space be considered a safe dispersal area? What do you think?

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Which door openings are required to have gasketing, according to NFPA 101 - The Life Safety Code?  The answer is not easy, but you can follow the bread crumbs.

QQ: Gasketing Requirements of NFPA 101

Which door openings are required to have gasketing, according to NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code? The answer is not easy, but you can follow the bread crumbs.

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Continuing the FDAI series, Marilyn Latham, senior engineer for hollow metal at Steelcraft and Republic, shares information about fire door assembly labels in today's guest blog post.

FDAI: Inspection Criteria 1

Continuing the FDAI series, Marilyn Latham, senior engineer for hollow metal at Steelcraft and Republic, shares information about fire door assembly labels in today’s guest blog post.

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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?

FF/WWYD? Unauthorized Use Prohibited

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.

Fire Door Latching

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.

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Check out the restaurant exits in today's post and let me know what you think.  One is a definite

WW: Dinner Deterrents?

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?

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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.

BHMA Challenge: Built for Impact

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.

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