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Wicked Local: School’s Locks Violate Codes

A news report hit my inbox a few days ago, which discussed a security situation in a Massachusetts elementary school; some classroom barricade devices had been installed in 2014…

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Johnson Security Lock

I need some help tracking down this lock (if it’s still available) for a current project. Have you run across anything like this before?

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FF: Hard-Wired Exit

Take a look at these egress doors serving a large arena. The struggle for security is real, but we can’t forget about life-safety in the process!

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Training Alert: Taming Tornado Alley

On Tuesday, March 19th, there will be two opportunities to earn AIA continuing education credits and learn about an important code-related topic.

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WW: Solve for Tomorrow Competition

I love the idea of putting our heads together to search for solutions, but inventors need to consider authorized access, free egress, and accessibility, in addition to security.

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QQ/WWYD?: Old Fire Doors With 2 Hinges

Is an existing fire door assembly with 2 hinges acceptable, or should it be noted as a deficiency during a fire door inspection?

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University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Do you know what this is a picture of? The Schlage AD lock on my oldest daughter’s dorm for next year, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville!

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FF: Screwy Armatures

As the saying goes…”‘A chain is only as strong as its weakest link,” and this applies to mag-lock installations as well. I’ve seen some creative mounting efforts, but these have me shaking my head.

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PASS Whitepaper on Classroom Security

If you are looking for one document that explains the concerns associated with classroom security methods, the recently-updated PASS white paper is a great tool!

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WW: Trampoline Park

I get it. The trampoline park needs to keep kids from eloping. What would you propose as a solution?

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Alert: Clear Opening Height Conflict

When you have a project with 6′-8″ doors, it’s important to think about the clear opening height and the hardware that projects down from the frame head.

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Locksmith Ledger: Electromagnetic Locks – 7 Applications and the Codes That Apply

How do you choose which code section to use?

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