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Home PageRobert D Drake2023-01-23T14:09:48-05:00
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WW: What’s that?

I might have to do a “What’s that?” post to explain what we’re looking at in today’s Wordless Wednesday photo sent in by Paul Hawley of P.H. Hawley Associates. Any guesses?

Comments: 8

My recent posts about delayed egress locks have raised a question from a reader about the Remote Chexit Module (RCM).  What is this component used for and when should it be specified?

What’s that? Remote Chexit Module (RCM)

My recent posts about delayed egress locks have raised a question from a reader about the Remote Chexit Module (RCM).  What is this component used for and when should it be specified?

Comments: 0

Today's Quick Question is not specifically answered in the model codes as far as I can tell:  Are delayed egress locks permitted on doors serving electrical rooms where panic hardware is required?

QQ/WWYD? Delayed Egress on Electrical Rooms

Today’s Quick Question is not specifically answered in the model codes as far as I can tell: Are delayed egress locks permitted on doors serving electrical rooms where panic hardware is required?

Comments: 6

I love this Fixed-it Friday photo, sent by JB Ford of PSI Doors and Hardware.  It was taken in a really cool entertainment venue in Natick, Massachusetts.  Zoom in!

FF: The Doors

I love this Fixed-it Friday photo, sent by JB Ford of PSI Doors and Hardware.  It was taken in a really cool entertainment venue in Natick, Massachusetts. Zoom in!

Comments: 2

I have updated this Decoded article to include the most recent code requirements, as the I-Codes now permit additional types of hardware to project into the clear opening height.

Decoded: Projections into the Clear Opening Height of Doors

I have updated this Decoded article to include the most recent code requirements, as the I-Codes now permit additional types of hardware to project into the clear opening height.

Comments: 0

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??

Comments: 4

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.

Comments: 0

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!

Comments: 5

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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