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As most of you know, my posts and articles tend to be on the (very) technical side...I need some help from all of you to help with an AHJ request about fire door assemblies. Please comment!
By |September 24th, 2026|
I received today's Wordless Wednesday photo from Paul Timm of Allegion, who spotted the open padlock dangling from this egress door in a restaurant.
A very common repair includes installing steel fasteners in unused holes, grinding off the fastener heads, and concealing the repair with Bondo, but this is not specifically mentioned in NFPA 80...
By |September 22nd, 2026|
In this episode of The Changing Face of School Security, Paul Timm talks with Brian Gard from National Heritage Academies about effectively managing safety across more than 100 charter schools.
By |September 21st, 2026|
I saw this interesting Fixed-it Friday application in Mexico City - center pivoting gates leading to a large shopping area. It seems pretty safe to me...what do you think?
Session 2 of my Live with Lori series was held earlier this week, and the topic was Sensor Release and Door Hardware Release of Electrically Locked Egress Doors. Check out the replay in today's post!
By |September 17th, 2026|
I saw these photos posted by Steven Josue Quintana on the Crap Locksmithing Facebook page, and I asked if I could share them here. I'm wordless!
By |September 16th, 2026|
I need some insight from the field - especially if you work in health care, and if anyone has the ability to ask the Joint Commission for their opinion on this, I'd really appreciate it!
By |September 15th, 2026|
Tomorrow is the next Live with Lori session, covering sensor release and door hardware release of electrified locks. The video in today's post gives a preview of these requirements.
By |September 14th, 2026|
Despite changes to the code requirements related to nightclubs, tragedies continue to occur. This Decoded article covers some of the door-related considerations.