The Schlage XE360TM Series has been named the top product in the SecurityInfoWatch.com Readers’ Choice Product Award in the Door Hardware & Locks category!
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Jeff Hoyt of Cheney Door Company sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos, taken in a retail store specializing in fancy cheeses. Cheese is one of my favorite things, but their exit needs attention!
If I had to name the one code section that has caused me the most pain and suffering during my career, the section addressed in today’s Quick Question post would be the one.
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While reading an article in Firehouse Magazine about fires that have occurred in the month of December over the years, I noted several fires where egress doors and/or fire door assemblies played a role.
Paul Goldense of Goldense Building Products (one of the most creative door opening engineers I know) sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo of a rescue hardware closer alternative.
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BHMA’s new online course is called An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification, and offers continuing education units for various organizations, including AIA.
When classroom barricade devices were introduced, I felt confident that the codes developed over the last 100+ years would continue to protect building occupants. I was (partially) wrong.
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In his latest post, Mark Kuhn addresses a common question that comes up during code review…What’s the purpose of an RX switch in the door-mounted hardware?
When a strike hook is required as part of a manufacturer’s listings for fire exit hardware, it plays an important role in ensuring the performance of the assembly during a fire.
