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Home PageRobert D Drake2023-01-23T14:09:48-05:00
By the time this week is over I will have visited five airports - these are just two of the many doors I've seen so far.  What problems do you notice in these Wordless Wednesday photos?

WW: Airport Exits

By the time this week is over I will have visited five airports – these are just two of the many doors I’ve seen so far.  What problems do you notice in these Wordless Wednesday photos?

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I updated yesterday's post so I could answer a question about the Von Duprin Safety Glow (SG) option.  When would you specify this

What’s that? Von Duprin Safety Glow (SG)

I updated yesterday’s post so I could answer a question about the Von Duprin Safety Glow (SG) option.  When would you specify this “glow-in-the-dark” coating on the touchpad?

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This article was published in the first year of my Decoded column...15 years ago!  It was due for an update, and I'm guessing there are still people who are not aware of these requirements.

Decoded: Luminous Egress Path Markings

This article was published in the first year of my Decoded column…15 years ago!  It was due for an update, and I’m guessing there are still people who are not aware of these requirements.

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I love receiving Fixed-it Friday photos, but I ESPECIALLY love receiving them from my own kids!  My oldest daughter sent me today's photo from New York City...

FF: Dogging Device

I love receiving Fixed-it Friday photos, but I ESPECIALLY love receiving them from my own kids!  My oldest daughter sent me today’s photo from New York City…”Hey Mom – What’s this thing do?”

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Kelly Reese of Allegion sent me this really cool piece of Von Duprin marketing memorabilia from 1932.  Thank you to Lyman Door & Hardware for keeping it around for all these years!

TBT: Von Duprin Magazine 1932

Kelly Reese of Allegion sent me this really cool piece of Von Duprin marketing memorabilia from 1932. Thank you to Lyman Door & Hardware for keeping it around for all these years!

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I might have to do a

WW: What’s that?

I might have to do a “What’s that?” post to explain what we’re looking at in today’s Wordless Wednesday photo sent in by Paul Hawley of P.H. Hawley Associates. Any guesses?

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My recent posts about delayed egress locks have raised a question from a reader about the Remote Chexit Module (RCM).  What is this component used for and when should it be specified?

What’s that? Remote Chexit Module (RCM)

My recent posts about delayed egress locks have raised a question from a reader about the Remote Chexit Module (RCM).  What is this component used for and when should it be specified?

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Today's Quick Question is not specifically answered in the model codes as far as I can tell:  Are delayed egress locks permitted on doors serving electrical rooms where panic hardware is required?

QQ/WWYD? Delayed Egress on Electrical Rooms

Today’s Quick Question is not specifically answered in the model codes as far as I can tell: Are delayed egress locks permitted on doors serving electrical rooms where panic hardware is required?

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I love this Fixed-it Friday photo, sent by JB Ford of PSI Doors and Hardware.  It was taken in a really cool entertainment venue in Natick, Massachusetts.  Zoom in!

FF: The Doors

I love this Fixed-it Friday photo, sent by JB Ford of PSI Doors and Hardware.  It was taken in a really cool entertainment venue in Natick, Massachusetts. Zoom in!

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