The Foundation of Codes – 3 Fundamental Questions (February 2020)
When you're researching a code issue, how do you know which code to follow? Which one supersedes the others? And which AHJ has the final say?
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When you're researching a code issue, how do you know which code to follow? Which one supersedes the others? And which AHJ has the final say?
Locksmiths are often called upon to increase security at an existing door or replace hardware that is damaged or defective. There are several code-related issues to note before getting started...
I've been asked several times - what is the difference between a swinging door with builders hardware (addressed in Chapter 6 of NFPA 80) and a swinging door with fire door hardware (covered in Chapter 7)?
Sometimes a system incorporating a sensor can be problematic, because traffic moving past the door can inadvertently unlock the mag-lock...
Personally, I would love to take a photo, fill in some information, and have it routed to the correct fire department. But there are challenges when considering an app like this for use on a wider scale...
Keith Brooks, Head of Prevention and Protection at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “This case is a perfect example of how important fire doors are when a fire breaks out both in the home and the workplace. They play a critical element in saving lives and property and should never be propped open..."
Question: What's the difference between panic hardware and fire exit hardware? And what's an exit device?
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