I just returned from my daughter’s cheer competition this weekend. The hair was high, the makeup was bright, and the auditorium? Well, it was completely packed. Of course, this led me to think of life safety codes. (What? That isn’t the natural train of thought for everyone?) As I was sitting there in between routines, […]
Read moreWhen I walk around our Architectural Door and Hardware Department, I usually hear discussions about door codes. Everything from fire- and life-safety codes to ADA codes. You name it, these guys review it. If you have ever cracked open the ADA or NFPA code books, you know there is a lot to know. While it […]
Read moreOur sales team just got back from the National Retail Federation— Loss Prevention trade show, and the hot topic was delayed egress. One after another, people came by the booth to get more information. Questions ranged from how delayed egress works, to when it is allowed, to the issues with its implementation. Given the recent […]
Read moreWould you be shocked if one of your managers allowed your stock room to look like this? Not only is this unsightly and a great way to lose inventory, but it’s also a breaks several important code violations. For example, per NFPA life safety code, all marked exits must be clear and accessible. Facility Directors […]
Read moreFire code violations aren’t always top of mind – it usually takes an incident or a visit from the fire marshal to spur us into action. All public facilities are subject to fire code inspections; fire marshals will often arrive unannounced to perform inspections. If cited, managers and building owners are responsible for rectifying any […]
Read moreGet excited – today we’re going to talk about gate hardware. While you may think it’s as easy as slapping a lock on a gate to control access to restricted areas, it’s actually not that simple – all sorts of codes apply. I usually consult (read: annoy) one of our Specification Consultants when I’m writing […]
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