There are a handful of well-known and trusted blogs in the door and hardware industry; one of the most popular being iDigHardware. The site is managed by Lori Greene, AHC/CDC, CCPR, FDHI and as the many acronyms after her name suggest, she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to door and hardware […]
All public facilities are subject to fire code inspections. Fire marshals will often arrive unannounced to perform inspections, and if cited, managers and building owners are responsible for rectifying any violations. In most instances, owners and managers are able to correct violations within the allotted time frame; however, there are times where violations are not […]
I hope everyone is close to falling into a candy coma after a successful night of trick-or-treating on Tuesday. LockNet celebrated a little early last week and had all of the LockNet families out with their little ghouls and goblins for the first ever LockNet Trunk-or-Treat. (And, no, that’s not a typo. I meant to […]
I’ve previously discussed fire-rated doors and hurricane-rated doors here on the blog. Those are the most well known and loved door ratings , but did you know there are more ratings than those? In fact, even within those ratings there’s quite a bit of differentiation that’s actually pretty detailed. If you’re new to the door […]
I wear glasses. While I don’t have really bad vision, I do get super squinty if I take my glasses off and I have yet to muster up the nerve to go in and get fitted for contacts. It’s not really the thought of placing a tiny lense on my eyeball that grosses me out. […]
When 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 […]
Picture this: It’s your lucky day, you get to go buy a brand-new car! What are some of the criteria you look at when evaluating different cars? Make; Model; Miles per gallon; Options; and Don’t forget safety rating. When we purchased our van a few years ago (yes, I’m a proud mama in a mini-van), […]
Would 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 […]
I feel like, as a whole, the door closer is a really under-appreciated piece of hardware. Without it, doors would be slamming all over the place and making lots of unnecessary racket. So I’m here to give you the lowdown on which door closer may be best for you. Door Closer Basics The closer, which […]