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Robert D Drake2019-04-17T15:25:30-04:00

Years ago I saw a door marked

FF: Door Blocked

Years ago I saw a door marked “this is not a door” on the outside and a firefighter explained the reason, but the door in the photo is marked “door blocked” on the INSIDE. Any theories?

In the next episode of the Allegion podcast – Solving for Multifamily, I talked about the protection provided by code-compliant fire doors in multifamily buildings. Please share this post far and wide!

Podcast: Solving for Multifamily

In the next episode of the Allegion podcast – Solving for Multifamily, I talked about the protection provided by code-compliant fire doors in multifamily buildings. Please share this post far and wide!

When I am in an unfamiliar place, I ALWAYS look for the nearest exit in case of an emergency. I'm in Las Vegas and the show venues vary widely in all ways, including the egress routes.

WW: Vegas Venues

When I am in an unfamiliar place, I ALWAYS look for the nearest exit in case of an emergency. I’m in Las Vegas and the show venues vary widely in all ways, including the egress routes.

Check out my crossword puzzle from the conference issue of Door Security + Safety Magazine, to review some of the code requirements related to electrified hardware!

Decoded: Solving the Puzzle of Electrified Hardware Codes

Check out my crossword puzzle from the conference issue of Door Security + Safety Magazine, to review some of the code requirements related to electrified hardware!

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, I've put together a page of resources related to multifamily buildings, AND...I've got a podcast episode coming out any minute!

Resources for Multifamily Properties

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, I’ve put together a page of resources related to multifamily buildings, AND…I’ve got a podcast episode coming out any minute!

Hal Kelton of DOORDATA Solutions sent me today's Fixed-it Friday photo, and I'm curious about the reason but also surprised that someone would cut four closer shoes to make a shim. Yikes!

FF: Stacked Shoe Shim

Hal Kelton of DOORDATA Solutions sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo, and I’m curious about the reason but also surprised that someone would cut four closer shoes to make a shim. Yikes!

I recently saw a great case study from TGP demonstrating the use of glazing in a stair enclosure to prioritize visual connection and occupant safety. Check it out in today's post!

Costco Wholesale Corporate Headquarters

I recently saw a great case study from TGP demonstrating the use of glazing in a stair enclosure to prioritize visual connection and occupant safety. Check it out in today’s post!

In many of the countries I've visited outside of the US and Canada it's very unusual to see obvious indications of attention paid to egress. These doors left me wordless in a positive way!

WW: No Obstruir

In many of the countries I’ve visited outside of the US and Canada it’s very unusual to see obvious indications of attention paid to egress. These doors left me wordless in a positive way!

I recently received these photos, taken in a university classroom, and I'm hoping that some iDigHardware readers will share your thoughts on using this function for classroom doors.

WWYD? Alternative Function For Classrooms?

I recently received these photos, taken in a university classroom, and I’m hoping that some iDigHardware readers will share your thoughts on using this function for classroom doors.

If you're heading to the DHI ConNextions conference in Las Vegas next week, Mark Kuhn and I are teaching a 2-hour code update on Wednesday, October 9th from 10 AM to noon!

Code Update – Recent and Upcoming Model Code Changes

If you’re heading to the DHI ConNextions conference in Las Vegas next week, Mark Kuhn and I are teaching a 2-hour code update on Wednesday, October 9th from 10 AM to noon!

I received today's Fixed-it Friday photos from Herman Hauer of M&D Door...I wonder how long the closer will survive mounted this way. Any bets?

FF: Alternative Closing Mounting

I received today’s Fixed-it Friday photos from Herman Hauer of M&D Door…I wonder how long the closer will survive mounted this way. Any bets?

Mike Robinson sent me these photos of a mounted sample of a

TBT: Bardsley Checking Spring Hinge

Mike Robinson sent me these photos of a mounted sample of a “spring hinge” and asked if I knew anything about this product. Have any of you seen this product before?