I saw this retail store’s secondary exit while I was stocking up on my favorite snacks, and I wondered…are these “NOT AN EXIT” signs a nice-to-have or a need-to-have? What do you think?
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I have answered this Quick Question before but it keeps coming up, so I’ll keep addressing it until it sticks…Is panic hardware required by the model codes for a ___________ facility?
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Imagine the person who placed an emergency call to their locksmith because their door wouldn’t latch, only to find that their new holiday wreath was the problem!
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Given today’s security concerns, it’s important to understand when an egress path may lead to an enclosed area and when it must continue through gates in the enclosure to reach the public way.
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Mark Kuhn’s latest post addresses an egress situation that is not uncommon in retail – especially at this time of year…but this example is a little extreme!
I saw the door in today’s Fixed-it Friday photo on a university campus recently. The “fix” would probably make the architect cry, but this is VERY common when the stile width is too narrow.
The Schlage XE360TM Series has been named the top product in the SecurityInfoWatch.com Readers’ Choice Product Award in the Door Hardware & Locks category!
Jeff Hoyt of Cheney Door Company sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos, taken in a retail store specializing in fancy cheeses. Cheese is one of my favorite things, but their exit needs attention!
If I had to name the one code section that has caused me the most pain and suffering during my career, the section addressed in today’s Quick Question post would be the one.
While reading an article in Firehouse Magazine about fires that have occurred in the month of December over the years, I noted several fires where egress doors and/or fire door assemblies played a role.
Paul Goldense of Goldense Building Products (one of the most creative door opening engineers I know) sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo of a rescue hardware closer alternative.
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BHMA’s new online course is called An Overview of Architectural Hardware Standards & Product Certification, and offers continuing education units for various organizations, including AIA.
