In commercial buildings, human life and safety is always the most important issue and in emergency situations, such as fire incidents, easy and quick exits can save lives. Panic bars are the main hardware item to provide people with a quick and easy exit in an emergency situation.In this article we

UL is an independent product safety certification organization that develops standards to test fire door hardware to verify that it meets certain safety requirements during use, or in the event of a fire or other situation.D&D Door Hinge,Door Lock,Door Closer,Fire Exit Hardware tested to UL 10C, Fir

A Euro-profile cylinder is a type of cylinder used with mortice locks and are frequently found on uPVC, wooden, composite, aluminum and steel doors. Euro-profile cylinders can be installed on internal or external doors. However, the type of lock you require will depending on the door’s placement wit

Template drilled hinges originated because of the need for absolute accuracy of the fixing holes in metal doors and frames.This allows for doors and frames to be pre-prepared because hinges produced by different manufacturers will have the drillings in exactly the same positions.For template pattern

1010.2.9.3 Installation. Where panic or fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following: 1. Panic hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 305. 2. Fire exit hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 10C and UL 305. 3. The actuating portion of the releasing device shall

Door viewers are typically used on hotel, motel and apartment entrance doors to permit individuals to see the person on the other side of the door without having to open the door. Conference and meeting rooms frequently have door viewers that allow service people to peek inside the room without inte

Bored locks are installed in a door with two round holes bored at right angles to one another. One hole is bored through the face of the door and is referred to as the cross bore/face bore; it holds the lock body.The other hole is bored into the edge of the lock stile of the door and is referred to

Understanding the standard BS EN 1906:2012 Building hardware – Lever handles and knob furniture What does the term “door furniture” mean? Door furniture is a term in general use meaning handles that operate the wide variety of locks and latches in today’s market place. The locks could be either mort

Modern door chain locks add security in a similar way to a bolt. However, they allow a door to be opened to approximately 150 mm and still keep it securely fastened. The occupant can check a caller’s identity before fully opening the door.A ‘door guard’ provides very good security and is more robust

ire-rated openings are used to compartmentalize a building or space to prevent the spread of flame, smoke and toxic gases. The 2019 edition of NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, establishes the criteria that fire-rated doors and frames must meet. NFPA 80 requires side hi