Steve Wertman of Allegion sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photo, and I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Just kidding…I’m crying. The photo was taken in a state office building.
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Steve Wertman of Allegion sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photo, and I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Just kidding…I’m crying. The photo was taken in a state office building.
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Looks like the door on the other end has the same set up!!!
At least they did not remove the glazing film. Followed that rule.
I was thinking that too but I couldn’t tell for sure!
– Lori
Oh, where to start? The hypocrisy is killing me here. They want to be compliant with the impact glass but blow right past the safety for the door. Don’t get me started on whoever installed that hasp. One screw on the frame?
Question for Lori: When removed, would the new holes in the door and frame compromise the fire rating on the door?
The holes left behind after removing the hasp could be filled with steel fasteners and that would be compliant with NFPA 80.
– Lori
Gabriel, that way, they can say that its “Easily Removed” during an emergency!!
Screwdriver is the key. A serious violation, thought, these things happen only in the third World.
Unfortunately, it happens time and time again and I always get the same answer when I tell them to remove it NOW, before we can continue with the inspection………”Wow, I never thought about that’!!! Rocket Scientists!!!
Again my regular response…WOW
When you enlarge the photo and look through the window it appears that some form of renovation may be underway. Either that or the state is operating a building where folks wipe off their feet when they exit the building. Regardless, I hope the situation is brought to the AHJ..
An example of why you should always carry a multi-tool or compact screwdriver with you,. At least you only have to remove one screw to get through the door.
Lori, as you will agree in our years in this business we have seen this and similar situations continuously, education helps but…. apparently not enough. I am working on a major hospital renovation that is an abomination of hardware. We are making the tear out an entire department because the fire doors and hardware are so violated.
It’s hard to be the bad guy sometimes, but if we don’t do it, who will??
– Lori