Today’s Quick Question: Do the model codes require a certain amount of contrast between the releasing hardware and the door, so the hardware is distinguishable for egress purposes?
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Kevin Taylor of Allegion sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo of an installation problem that has been “fixed” with instructional signage.
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I’m sorting through some boxes of old papers and I found this ad from Architectural Record, dated May 1967! No, I was not collecting hardware memorabilia back then – I wasn’t even born yet!
While this may seem like “just another chained exit” (boooring…), I am reminded of the MANY times that locked or blocked exits have resulted in fatalities during an emergency.
This Quick Question hit my inbox last week, regarding the matte black finish: Do the accessibility standards include requirements related to the finish (color) of door hardware?
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I can hardly believe that my “4th baby” – iDigHardware – is 15 years old. During this milestone year, we will be making some changes to iDigHardware, and I need your help!
I saw this interesting Fixed-it Friday transom bar application posted by Jeremy Guthrie of Omega Door & Hardware…what do you think?
Are you familiar with the annual inspection criteria for fire door assemblies? Join us on Thursday, March 14th, for an AIA-approved webinar presented by Jeff Batick of Allegion.
I just love when I receive a photo that gives me the opportunity to explain something from a different angle, and today’s WW photo from Marc Zolner of Allegion is a great example.