Lori is the Manager, Codes and Resources for Allegion, and the creator of iDigHardware. With more than 35 years of experience in the door and hardware industry, in her current role she focuses exclusively on the code requirements that apply to door openings.
Some school administrator needs an education in egress and fire safety. This will of course prevent a would-be active shooter (or other unauthorized person) from entering and there is the conundrum. This is what every cash-strapped school facility (and church schools, etc.) is going to have to live with until the investment can be made in upgraded security controlled access door and frame systems, and that is what is needed here.
Peter Friedlander
November 20, 2019 at 3:17 pm - Reply
Based on the no firearm sticker on the door, I am guessing this is a carry permitted state. Maybe the trim fell off and no zip ties or duct tape were available.
But what does the conduit closest to the floor provide? The opening is reverse so the doors pull towards instead of in. And if someone desperately wanted to swim seems apparent with that no gun sticker they could just use their gun and break the glass…
David Federico
November 21, 2019 at 9:35 am - Reply
Obviously they have had after hour outside visitors using the facilities. Again cost is always a factor in these make shift Jerry rigged contraptions people invent to save money. One lawsuit is all it takes to wake up and realize life is more than a pipe dream
Watching a PBS show this week about college students in a 48 hour “Maker” show.
The teams have to come up with a product, produce and develop a sales plan.
I wish I could find it to link here.
One team made a “secure door lock.”
You’ve seen them, a piece attached to the door and drops into a hole to prevent entry.
None of the “experts” had anything to say about codes or “what if” situations.
I don’t understand why people keep taking pictures of these devices? A long, long time ago I simply started taking them home to add to my personal collection. If everyone starts a collection we can slowly rid ourselves of these once and for all!
Some school administrator needs an education in egress and fire safety. This will of course prevent a would-be active shooter (or other unauthorized person) from entering and there is the conundrum. This is what every cash-strapped school facility (and church schools, etc.) is going to have to live with until the investment can be made in upgraded security controlled access door and frame systems, and that is what is needed here.
Based on the no firearm sticker on the door, I am guessing this is a carry permitted state. Maybe the trim fell off and no zip ties or duct tape were available.
But what does the conduit closest to the floor provide? The opening is reverse so the doors pull towards instead of in. And if someone desperately wanted to swim seems apparent with that no gun sticker they could just use their gun and break the glass…
The frame profile also means it pulls out
Darn shop classes, not sure what they are teaching them now a days.
Is that an electrical conduit in front of the lower part of the door?
If so, this exit is never usable, with or without the pipe assembly.
Hi Kevin –
Yes, I think it’s conduit.
– Lori
Obviously they have had after hour outside visitors using the facilities. Again cost is always a factor in these make shift Jerry rigged contraptions people invent to save money. One lawsuit is all it takes to wake up and realize life is more than a pipe dream
I am wondering what that shin-height bar/pipe is attached to?
Hi Chuck –
I think it’s conduit, but I don’t know what it’s for.
– Lori
Watching a PBS show this week about college students in a 48 hour “Maker” show.
The teams have to come up with a product, produce and develop a sales plan.
I wish I could find it to link here.
One team made a “secure door lock.”
You’ve seen them, a piece attached to the door and drops into a hole to prevent entry.
None of the “experts” had anything to say about codes or “what if” situations.
I suspect that lower pipe is part of the pool cover rack or something to hold the lane-lines when not in use – regardless, it is in front of the door.
I don’t understand why people keep taking pictures of these devices? A long, long time ago I simply started taking them home to add to my personal collection. If everyone starts a collection we can slowly rid ourselves of these once and for all!
Good idea! 🙂
– Lori