WW: En El Circo
Last week at a circus in Central Mexico, my daughter asked: "Are you concerned about that heater under the exit sign?" Happy Wordless Wednesday and Happy Thanksgiving!
Decoded: Fusible Links and Smoke-Activated Hold-Opens
I've updated this Decoded article with the current code references from NFPA 80, the International Building Code (IBC), NFPA 101, and NFPA 72.
FDAI: Inspection Criteria 7
This guest post by Adam Fisk of Allegion helps to sort through some of the available options for LCN products that may be installed on fire door assemblies.
FF: Movie Theater Panics
I saw today's Fixed-it Friday photo posted by Jason Stayton on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I asked if I could share it here. What I want to know is...WHY?
WWYD? Stockyards Follow-Up
Last week I posted some photos that I took during my recent trip to Fort Worth for the DHI ConNextions conference, and in today's post I want to follow up on a question I received.
WW: Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue
If you and your family are not yet following UL's Close Before You Doze public safety campaign, I hope today's Wordless Wednesday post motivates you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed.
Can an automatic operator solve the problem of seasonal adjustments?
In today's guest blog post from Adam Fisk of Allegion, Adam addresses an operational issue that many end users struggle with - seasonal adjustments.
FDAI: Inspection Criteria 6
Are you aware of the current clearance requirements of NFPA 80, which allow up to 3/16-inch clearances on 20-minute fire doors in hollow metal frames?
FF: Convenience vs. Security
The struggle is real! I took today's Fixed-it Friday photos at our hotel near DFW. Typically a credential would be needed - at least at night, but this "fix" allows free access 24/7.
Podcast: The Changing Face of School Security 24
In this episode of Paul Timm's podcast - The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with three of my favorite safe schools crusaders - Michele Gay, Missy Dodds, and Molly Hudgens.
WW: The Stockyards
The more I look at today's Wordless Wednesday photos, the more deja vu I'm feeling. Do these doors at the Stockyards look familiar to anyone else?
Fort Worth INPACT!
I spent last week in Fort Worth, Texas, at the DHI ConNextions conference. The schedule was jam-packed, but there's always time to check out the hardware!
FDAI: Inspection Criteria 5
In today's guest blog post, Tim Murfin, Manager, Commercial Product Support for Allegion, discusses how our tech support team can help keep fire doors code-compliant.
FF: Holes
My daughter spotted this Fixed-it Friday door modification on the streets of Fort Worth - and check out the door closer - an old LCN potbelly on a corner bracket!
WW: Obstacle Course
Paul Timm of Allegion sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photo, taken in a school. This door is clearly marked as an exit, but egress will definitely be a challenge!
Bill Elliott, Mentor and Friend
I am sad to say that Bill Elliott, mentor to many in the industry and beyond, has passed away. For those of who knew him as a teacher, coach, colleague, and friend, we're all "lucky guys."
FDAI: Inspection Criteria 4
In today's guest blog post, Jason Allen, product support representative for Allegion, discusses the importance of maintaining fire doors in proper working order.