I received these Wordless Wednesday photos from a code official. This pair of doors serves a large assembly space, and as you can see, the doors get a fair amount of use. The original “fix” on the LHR leaf is not all that unusual, but the extension has me scratching my head.
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Again shows the weakness of vertical rod devices when used on exterior doors while the jerry-rigged bolt makes it even more problematic. I *always* recommend a keyed removable mullion with single point rim devices on pairs of exterior doors.
Perhaps the long extension to the special knowledge required to egress the LHR leaf is a nod to the accessibility requirements of mounting height between 34″ and 48″ above finish floor.
I was thinking that, but it looks a little high.
– Lori
The homemade bolt contraption has to go and isn’t worth the time to even talk about how ridiculous it is.
My guess is, the building staff probably got tired of re-closing the doors every time someone used the LHR leaf to exit, and decided to bolt the inactive leaf shut. I have never understood this type of application- using a rim device x lip strike x vertical rod device. Yes, these products are available, but the application is something that I, personally, would never specify or condone. There are other ways to secure these doors and provide the required exit without the coordination issues associated with this particular application. Bottom line… whatever they decide to do to resolve this, the bolt contraption must go!
I just dislike VR assemblies, unless they are on doors that never get used and only tested once a year .lol
A removable mullion is always less problematic. However VR often get used in high traffic fire separations to allow for opening clearance. And therefore I’m still in business. Lol
I agree with all the comments. I am fascinated with the use of the screw driver handle on the end of the rod. A lot of effort went into making the handle connect to the rod.