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Home PageRobert D Drake2026-05-07T14:50:53-04:00
Apparently delayed egress leading through the maternity area of a hospital was not a popular choice - today's Fixed-it Friday photos are a great example of security vs. egress.

FF: Delayed Egress “Fix”

Apparently delayed egress leading through the maternity area of a hospital was not a popular choice – today’s Fixed-it Friday photos are a great example of security vs. egress.

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Our next live session on the code requirements for electrified hardware is coming up soon - September 15th!  There is still time to register and submit your questions!

Live With Lori – September 15th

Our next live session on the code requirements for electrified hardware is coming up soon – September 15th!  There is still time to register and submit your questions!

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Today's Wordless Wednesday photo was posted by Ben Turner on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and he (enthusiastically!) gave me permission to share it here.

WW: Closed and Locked

Today’s Wordless Wednesday photo was posted by Ben Turner on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and he (enthusiastically!) gave me permission to share it here.

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After yesterday's post, some questions came up about fire-resistance-rated assemblies, so I have updated this Decoded article on the topic.

Decoded: Fire-Protection-Rated vs. Fire-Resistance-Rated Assemblies

After yesterday’s post, some questions came up about fire-resistance-rated assemblies, so I have updated this Decoded article on the topic.

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A recent case study from TGP highlights study rooms that were constructed with a combination of fire-resistance-rated and fire-protection-rated products.  Do you know the difference?

TGP: Texas Christian University; Hill Hall & Walsh Hall

A recent case study from TGP highlights study rooms that were constructed with a combination of fire-resistance-rated and fire-protection-rated products. Do you know the difference?

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In today's Fixed-it Friday post I take a closer look at this fire door in a hotel stairway and I have a question for all of the fire door inspectors out there...would you cite this as a deficiency?

FF: Here’s what’s wrong with this picture.

In today’s Fixed-it Friday post I take a closer look at this fire door in a hotel stairway and I have a question for all of the fire door inspectors out there…would you cite this as a deficiency?

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I don't know about you, but I LOVE old buildings and the stories they hold.  The video in today's post tells a touching story of community, hope, and never giving up. 

Places We Keep – Schlage in San Francisco (video)

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE old buildings and the stories they hold.  The video in today’s post tells a touching story of community, hope, and never giving up. 

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Michael Wallick of DH Pace sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photos, and I really have no words.  If you see something that leaves YOU wordless, send me a photo!  :)    

WW: Whoa.

Michael Wallick of DH Pace sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos, and I really have no words.  If you see something that leaves YOU wordless, send me a photo!  🙂    

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Steve Quinn of Flylock Security Solutions just sent me these photos, and they're a great example of the little details that can affect a fire door.  Can you see the problem (other than the obvious one!)?

What’s wrong with this picture?

Steve Quinn of Flylock Security Solutions just sent me these photos, and they’re a great example of the little details that can affect a fire door.  Can you see the problem (other than the obvious one!)?

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