When an emergency strikes in a commercial building, every single second counts. Occupants need a clear, unobstructed path to safety, and the hardware on your doors plays a massive role in facilitating that safe exit. Standard door locks simply cannot provide the rapid egress required during a fire o

Meta dataMeta titleDo Fire-Rated Doors Need Panic Hardware?Meta descriptionLearn when a fire door requires a fire rated panic exit device, the critical differences between hardware types, and how to stay code-compliant.Navigating the intersection of life safety and fire protection can feel like a co