FF: Road Trip Part 1

11 10, 2021

Lots of options this week!

By |2021-10-10T23:02:17-04:00October 11th, 2021|Electrified Hardware, FDAI, Fire Doors, Hinges & Pivots, Locks & Keys, Panic Hardware|0 Comments

I'm making my way around the Southeast, heading for my final destination - the DHI conNextions conference in New Orleans.  I'll be teaching my brand new 1 vs. 100 class on Thursday, October 21st at 8 a.m.  Meanwhile, there are lots of classes on the schedule for this week!

23 09, 2021

Intro to Door Hardware – Electricity Basics (video)

By |2021-09-23T00:00:05-04:00September 23rd, 2021|Electrified Hardware, Videos|0 Comments

This video is a great addition to our library of whiteboard animation videos - it explains basic electrical concepts and terms that commonly appear in the door hardware industry.  You can access other videos in the library by visiting the Videos page of iDigHardware.

20 09, 2021

What’s there to know about auto operators?

By |2023-04-11T18:52:48-04:00September 20th, 2021|Accessibility, Automatic Operators, Doors & Frames, Locks & Keys|0 Comments

Automatic operators can be complicated, and it's important to understand the code requirements to help ensure the safety of people using the doors.  But not to worry!  We have an auto operator class as part of this week's Webinar Wednesday line-up!

13 09, 2021

Security in 30: Is your opening as secure as you think? 

By |2021-09-13T01:46:02-04:00September 13th, 2021|Accessibility, Automatic Operators, Electrified Hardware, Locks & Keys, Means of Egress, Panic Hardware|0 Comments

From basic hardware to the intricacies of Schlage SUS for AD locks, security pain points and potential vulnerabilities, clear width and maneuvering clearance, auto operator setup and troubleshooting...you have plenty of opportunities to learn this week!

23 08, 2021

Last Call for the 2021 Model Code Update!

By |2021-08-23T11:19:58-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Accessibility, Door Closers, Doors & Frames, Electrified Hardware, Health Care, Locks & Keys, Means of Egress, Panic Hardware|0 Comments

My webinar addressing the changes to the 2021 model codes is this Thursday, August 26th! If you need to know what's new (don't we all?), join me at 11am or 2pm Eastern. And we have other great classes this week to choose from!

19 08, 2021

Decoded: Special Locking Arrangements vs. Normal Locking Arrangements

By |2021-11-30T23:07:23-05:00August 19th, 2021|Articles, Electrified Hardware, Full Width, Means of Egress|0 Comments

Misinterpretations of the model code requirements for electrified hardware continue to hit my inbox on a regular basis, BUT - I expect some help from the ICC soon.  In the meantime, I hope this Decoded article will reach the people who need it - feel free to share it!

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