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Today's Quick Question: Would an institutional function lockset (always locked on both sides) be permitted on a door between two single restrooms?

QQ/WWYD? Institutional Function Lockset

Today’s Quick Question: Would an institutional function lockset (always locked on both sides) be permitted on a door between two single restrooms?

I took today's Fixed-it Friday photo of my neighbor's door, where they have repurposed an old iron and also modified the masonry for the lock. I love the functional creativity!

FF: Iron Pull

I took today’s Fixed-it Friday photo of my neighbor’s door, where they have repurposed an old iron and also modified the masonry for the lock. I love the functional creativity!

As part of an ongoing project, I'm updating my Decoded articles - the previous version of this one, addressing the requirements for door swing, was first written in 2012! Here's the updated version.

Decoded: Door Swing

As part of an ongoing project, I’m updating my Decoded articles – the previous version of this one, addressing the requirements for door swing, was first written in 2012! Here’s the updated version.

I saw today's Wordless Wednesday photo on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I'm still wondering what is happening here. Any ideas?

WW: Still Scratching My Head

I saw today’s Wordless Wednesday photo on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I’m still wondering what is happening here. Any ideas?

In yesterday's post, I shared some information from BHMA about PCRs, and today's guest post from Aaron Owens of Allegion covers more about EPDs. #sustainability

Unveiling Sustainable Advantage: How EPDs Empower Informed Choices

In yesterday’s post, I shared some information from BHMA about PCRs, and today’s guest post from Aaron Owens of Allegion covers more about EPDs. #sustainability

BHMA Blog: Advancing Sustainability Through PCRs

Last month I shared an article on sustainability, and it’s definitely a topic that we need to learn more about. This week I’m sharing more info on PCRs and EPDs. What are PCRs and EPDs? Read on!

Well, this is one way to solve the problem of an incorrect lock function (not recommended!). Thanks to Tim Weller of Allegion for today's Fixed-it Friday photo!

FF: Screwed Up

Well, this is one way to solve the problem of an incorrect lock function (not recommended!). Thanks to Tim Weller of Allegion for today’s Fixed-it Friday photo!

Today's Quick Question is a common one related to entry doors serving hotel rooms and apartments: Is a UL listing required for auxiliary items mounted on a 20-minute-rated fire door?

QQ: Door Guards and Privacy Latches

Today’s Quick Question is a common one related to entry doors serving hotel rooms and apartments: Is a UL listing required for auxiliary items mounted on a 20-minute-rated fire door?

Today's Wordless Wednesday photo reminds me of the time that I wrote a specification for a hotel and the architect told me that the entry doors did not have to be lockable - ever.

WW: Observations?

Today’s Wordless Wednesday photo reminds me of the time that I wrote a specification for a hotel and the architect told me that the entry doors did not have to be lockable – ever.