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Home PageRobert D Drake2022-02-28T08:39:22-05:00
Because of the holiday weekend and the Webinar Wednesday sessions scheduled for the first week of the month, this is a last-minute notification of the online training available TOMORROW - I hope some of you can make it! 

July Training – Last-Minute Announcement!

Because of the holiday weekend and the Webinar Wednesday sessions scheduled for the first week of the month, this is a last-minute notification of the online training available TOMORROW – I hope some of you can make it! 

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During the pandemic, many facilities changed to hands-free door pulls to minimize contact with the hardware.  It was only a matter of time before someone found a way to make creative use of the touchless design.

FF: This is why we can’t have nice things.

During the pandemic, many facilities changed to hands-free door pulls to minimize contact with the hardware.  It was only a matter of time before someone found a way to make creative use of the touchless design.

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There’s a rumor going around that I am retiring.  I have to admit, there are days when I’m tempted to throw a big party and pretend to retire so I can go underground and get some work done, but my planned retirement date is still several years away.

Today is the day!! What’s next??

There’s a rumor going around that I am retiring.  I have to admit, there are days when I’m tempted to throw a big party and pretend to retire so I can go underground and get some work done, but my planned retirement date is still several years away.

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When I was a specwriter, I dreaded having to tell an architect that their idea wasn't code-compliant, was not durable enough to hold up over time, or would not function in a way that would work well for the end user...

WW: Wired

When I was a specwriter, I dreaded having to tell an architect that their idea wasn’t code-compliant, was not durable enough to hold up over time, or would not function in a way that would work well for the end user…

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Although the model codes do allow turnstiles if certain criteria are met, egress and accessibility requirements must be addressed in order to ensure adequate life safety and access for all building occupants.

Decoded: Turnstiles in a Means of Egress

Although the model codes do allow turnstiles if certain criteria are met, egress and accessibility requirements must be addressed in order to ensure adequate life safety and access for all building occupants.

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Last week I posted a photo that was submitted by Bruce Gill of North Central Supply as part of the 3,000-post celebration, and the photo raised a few Quick Questions about the mag-lock...

QQ: Delayed Egress Mag-Locks

Last week I posted a photo that was submitted by Bruce Gill of North Central Supply as part of the 3,000-post celebration, and the photo raised a few Quick Questions about the mag-lock…

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After writing countless times about fire doors needing to close and latch, and hearing about the impact of open fire doors during a Bronx apartment fire earlier this year, seeing a stairwell fire door permanently prevented from closing is just too much. 

Last Day!

After writing countless times about fire doors needing to close and latch, and hearing about the impact of open fire doors during a Bronx apartment fire earlier this year, seeing a stairwell fire door permanently prevented from closing is just too much. 

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This deadbolt modification was found on an apartment entry door - the surface bolt prevents the deadbolt from being unlocked from the outside with a key.  Pretty creative, but I hope no one ever has to enter to help during an emergency.

Almost to 3,000 Posts!

This deadbolt modification was found on an apartment entry door – the surface bolt prevents the deadbolt from being unlocked from the outside with a key.  Pretty creative, but I hope no one ever has to enter to help during an emergency.

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As we continue to celebrate the 3,000-post milestone, I don't know what to say about today's Wordless Wednesday photo sent by Bruce Gill of North Central Supply.  SMH

WW: 3-Point Locks + Delay

As we continue to celebrate the 3,000-post milestone, I don’t know what to say about today’s Wordless Wednesday photo sent by Bruce Gill of North Central Supply. SMH

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