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Exit Device Option Overview

An overview of the options available for exit devices and panic hardware.

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Touch Bar Release Devices for Magnetic Locks

A review of popular mechanical and electronic touch bars used to release electromagnetic locks for egress.

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What is Delayed Egress?

Overview of the basic function of a delayed egress system, the regulations that govern its use and the components used to build the system.

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Basic Life Safety Considerations for Door Hardware

A brief look at path of egress, fire and life safety considerations concerning door hardware choices.

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Finding the Best Tactical Knife

Law enforcement and Military Personnel always trust their lives with some of the most tested and proven weapons, tools and techniques. Putting their lives at risk, they cannot gamble with an item that might fail under duress. Here's a look at some...

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Exit Alarm Overview

Exit alarms sound an alarm when an unauthorized person exits through a door. Here are a few examples.

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Window Well Cover Guide

Before building a new home, you must be aware of the The IRC 2000 Egress Code which requires every home with a full basement to install window wells. The details of the Egress code for one and two families are...

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Ten Steps to a Headache-Free Basement Remodel

Did you ever dream of transforming that damp and uninviting basement into an exciting new home theater, a play room for the children, or a guest bedroom? An unfinished basement is a whole floor worth of space that can be transformed into virtually...

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Battery Powered Lights

Battery powered lights are widely used for emergency lighting. Theunits are designed to provide sufficient light for the safe evacuation ofthe facility in the event of a power failure. Most fixtures will...

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Exit Device Trim and Controls

Typical nightlatch trim includes a cylinder hole and a pull. Key retracts latch or latches. Not all vertical rod devices are compatible with this kind of trim. Not available electrified. With thumbpiece...

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