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Exit Device Option Overview

by Tom Rubenoff

published 14 months ago

See also: Exit Device and Panic Hardware Basics Exit Devices with Electric Latch Retraction What Is Delayed Egress? Exit Device Trim and Controls This article covers a few of the options available...

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Ten Steps to a Headache-Free Basement Remodel

by CyFree

published 2 months ago

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...

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Basic Life Safety Considerations for Door Hardware

by Tom Rubenoff

published 10 months ago

With few exceptions, door hardware selection is dependent upon life safety considerations. When selecting hardware for doors that are considered on the "path of egress", it is helpful to keep certain...

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Touch Bar Release Devices for Magnetic Locks

by Tom Rubenoff

published 11 months ago

Electromagnetic locks, otherwise known as magnetic locks, maglocks, or mags, require a releasing device, or switch, to cut power to and thereby unlock the maglock to allow free egress from inside the locked...

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Exit Alarm Overview

by Tom Rubenoff

published 11 months ago

Exit alarms sound an alarm when a person opens the door to go out. Typically they are put on doors with no access from the outside, for example, the back door of a store in a mall, however, many can be...

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Window Well Cover Guide

by E. Harper

published 7 months ago

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...

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What is Delayed Egress?

by Tom Rubenoff

published 18 months ago

Delayed Egress Defined Delayed egress is a means of delaying people as they try to exit a space. Delayed egress systems are used in places such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, where the...

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Exit Device Trim and Controls

by Tom Rubenoff

published 14 months ago

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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