Doors and Hardware articles from July 2007

Doors and Hardware archives from July 2007

Codes: a challenging endeavor.(in TOUCH)
July 1, 2007... I just returned from the recent ICC Final Hearings in Rochester, New York. This was the final stage of the supplemental cycle for codes such as the International Fire Code and the International Building Code. The hearings lasted eight days,...

The good that can come from the bad.(FOUNDATION)
July 1, 2007... WHY WAS THIS ALLOWED TO happen? How could this happen to such good people? How often have we tried to make sense of a senseless act? Random school violence, particularly over the course of the first half of this year, has shaped our...

James Madison University: upgrades for better access control.(case STUDY)
July 1, 2007... AS JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY nears its centennial celebration in 2008, it is taking a monumental step toward upgrading access control of more than 15,000 doors on campus. By upgrading its conventional key system to a patent-protected high...

The exciting world of kinematic vector analysis: we're never invited to 'bring a parent to school day'.
July 1, 2007... yet another reason When door control is your life's passion, your enthusiasm about the subject often garners some strange looks. Try romancing the physics of proper door operation to a roomful of second graders. Yikes! But when you...

Security civics lessons: the Oklahoma City bombing, April 19, 1995 and the collapse of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, dramatically changed the way Americans locate, plan, design, and construct public and civic buildings.
July 1, 2007... America's Heartland is an unlikely location for terrorism. On April 19, 1995, that myth was shattered, along with the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which was destroyed by a truck bomb, killing 168 people and injuring many...

Is it time to stop using conventional cylinders?
July 1, 2007... WITH ALL THE BUZZ ON THE INTERNET about bump keys, many specification writers are asking themselves if they should be writing high security cylinders into all of their projects. If you are not aware of the bump key issue, take a few moments and...

Decoder update: if you feel like you need a secret decoder ring to understand the important code requirements that affect our industry, you're not alone.
July 1, 2007... .. -in this and future DeCoder updates, current topics will be explored and summarized, and references to the current codes will be included to facilitate further research. Codes and standards referenced for this update include NFPA 101--The...

Educating code officials on fire rated door inspection; Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... The Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security has recently launched a fire door training program for fire door training program for fire and building code officials. As most of you have heard by now, the latest version of NFPA...

Door & hardware institute's Electrified Hardware Consultants: speak out.
July 1, 2007... Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC), Certified Door Consultant (CDC), and Architectural Openings Consultant (AOC) are the certification designations recognized as marks of excellence throughout the industry. These professional...

Door & Hardware Institute celebrates 20 years of service ...
July 1, 2007... AT A TIME WHEN THE AVERAGE person changes jobs seven times over the course of his lifetime, it's rare to hear of someone celebrating his 20th anniversary with a company. However, DHI is fortunate enough to have such a person. From Assistant to...

Historic Nashville.(City overview)
July 1, 2007... DHI IS PLEASED to offer our members a great conference schedule this year packed with education, Industry Marketplace events, two engaging general sessions and of course our exhibition, which is always second to none. All of this without...

Architectural doors deliver GREEN.
July 1, 2007... THE HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF TODAY'S demanding customers are driving architectural door manufacturers down the road of innovation. The architectural door is the pinnacle of wood door manufacturing, and as part of a building's permanent furniture,...

Your liability in writing specifications.
July 1, 2007... WHEN SOMEONE TALKS TO you about "Sue," don't necessarily think that they are talking about a gal you know. It could be what might happen to you--a law suit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As an AHC (Architectural Hardware Consultant) or CDC...

Empower your employees to make smart decisions.(management)
July 1, 2007... MOST COMPANY LEADERS say they want an organization filled with great decision makers; however, the reality is that the majority of employees are not empowered to make decisions. Instead, the company policy and/or culture make decision making a...

Seven stress-busting strategies for bust workdays.(management 2)
July 1, 2007... FIRST THERE'S THE bumper-to-bumper traffic. Then a morning meeting, where you feast on stale coffee and donuts. After that, you look down at your to-do list, which is filled with staff meetings, potential client lunches and an upcoming...

If disaster strikes, is your business prepared?(legal)
July 1, 2007... YOUR COMPANY CAN BE affected by natural disasters and man-made catastrophes, but is it prepared? (1) Preparing for a disaster is a good use of time and financial resources and can determine whether your company survives or fails. The scope of...

Building your vendor report card.(shelf life)
July 1, 2007... OVER THE YEARS, I HAVE attended many distributor meetings involving brief tabletop sessions with established or prospective suppliers. I have always viewed this as the distribution equivalent to speed dating. You sit down, exchange pleasantries...

Is politeness killing your profits?(leadership)
July 1, 2007... HOW MANY MISSED deadlines and mistakes-revealed-too-late have sucked profits out of your company? Does dysfunctional behavior, infighting, and politics sap your organization's vitality daily? Sure, you've hired the best consultants and trainers...

Blast resistant steel doors, frames & windows.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... AMBICO Limited manufactures these products ranging from 15 psf to 50 psi. Performance tested by leading independent laboratories compliant with current test standards. Fire labeled products are tested in accordance with NFPA-80 and are...

Sliding door closer.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... SLIDE-BACK, the latest improved invention, presented by Taiwan D&D Builders Hardware Co., designed for sliding doors, keeping bugs always out of your house. The closer is composed by three section aluminum cylinders, suitable for most doors...

Fire & safety rated glazing.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Anemostat's SAFE-Wire\'99 glass is a fire and impact/safety rated glazing material, composed of polished wire glass and a special clear surface applied safety film. It carries a listing for use in doors, sidelites, transoms and borrowed lites...

Agrifiber core.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Eggers Industries now offers architectural wood doors with agrifiber cores in non-rated, 20-minute and 45-minute ratings. Fire ratings available are Category A only. Options include crossbanding with no added urea-formaldehyde, viewers and...

New addition to product line.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Boyle & Chase is proud to announce the arrival of the complete Alarm Lock product line. This new addition will compliment our access control offering while giving us a full range of exit alarms. Give us a call today or login to our website to...

Fire rated cabinet.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Excab offers the FLAME SHIELD option available for a variety of Larsen's fire extinguisher, fire dept. valve, fire hose and fire blanket cabinets. It is designed specifically to maintain the integrity of one and two hour fire walls with all...

"The wedgee".(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... A door gap measuring tool for Fire Door Inspections. Just insert into door gaps. When the tool contacts both surfaces, the dimension shown is the measurement. No ladders/No crawling on the floor as with linear devices, which reduces measuring...

F1 Series Electric Strikes.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... The new Ruthford Controls Fire-Labeled Heavy-Duty F1 Series Electric Strikes are designed with a unique built-in anti-vibration feature, increased strength saddle mounted housing and a tamper resistant "Pry-Guard" to prevent manipulation by...

Electricfied hardware.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Are you still unsure about electrified hardware? Midwest Wholesale Hardware can help, use our electrified hardware manual at midwestwholesale.com. It is complete with the elevation diagram, system operation, schedule and hardware list. ...

SARGuide.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... SARGENT'S SARGuide (PL) exit device, with a photoluminescent-coated push rail, provides visible exit signage in dark and low lit areas. Charged by ambient light, this device requires no electricity. This SARGuide exit device is EnergySTAR...

Gasketing systems for doors.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Ask ZERO to give you the facts about complete gasketing systems for Hotel Room Doors, Hurricane Protection Doors, Safe-Haven Room Doors, Equipment Room Doors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CONTACT: 718-585-3230 www.zerointernational.com

Geared hinges Continuous Warranty.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... SELECT now offers a Continuous Warranty covering any failure of our geared hinges with no expiration date. Our geared hinge has endured more than 25 million cycles in independent testing--10 times beyond Grade 1 cycle count. SELECT geared...

New interactive website.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Security Lock Distributors new password protected interactive website features technology that provides value added services designed to improve the business of security. Full e-commerce capability allows registered users access to more than...

Fire-rated glass and Fireframes[R].(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Imagine full lite glass doors that give the same fire protection as solid steel. TGP offers a complete system of Pilkington Pyrostop[R] glass in narrow profile Fireframes[R] framing. Complement the door with a matching transom and sidelites,...

Hinge Module.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Pemko Hinge quality and selection outperforms the competition! Installing a Serviceable/Removable Hinge Module (SER) allows for service at the specific locations of the current carrying cables. Available in 4-wire (CC4), 8-wire (CCS) and...

Product Catalog.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Top Notch is proud to announce the publication of the newly expanded 2007 Product Catalog. TND has designed this catalog to be a useful business tool. In it, you'll find a broad array of the finest quality products available for the...

Access Control Reference Guide.(PRODUCTShowcase)
July 1, 2007... Akron Hardware's Access Control Reference Guide is a compilation of diagrams, worksheets and valuable information designed to assist security professionals of all levels. The System Design section includes applicable products available from...

PPG names Krystyniak manager, strategic alliances.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... PPG Industries has appointed Robert Krystyniak as manager, strategic alliances, for the company's Construction Market Team. In his new post, Krystyniak will identify and develop collaborative opportunities in the construction market. ...

Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. announces promotions.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. is pleased to announce several internal promotions. Mr. Brian Buckles, a twenty-six year veteran of the Company, has been promoted to the position of President. Brian had previously been Vice-President of Manufacturing....

ABH has adapted our 6600 push/pull trim for use in conjunction with a lever.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Can't decide on using levers or push/pull handles for your door operation? Why not use both? ABH has adapted our 6600 push/pull trim for use in conjunction with a lever. The door trim will consist of a push or pull side handle and a push or...

Use existing key systems when retrofitting Marks USA Survivor Series locksets.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... For retrofit applications, Marks USA Survivor Series locksets accept most OEM cylinders including Lori and ILCO. Standard IC Core locksets accept Medeco Key Mark[R], Falcon, KSP, and Best[R] Cylinders. IC Core locksets which will accept Corbin...

Genie[R] ready to take customer calls highly trained representatives and state-of-the-art technology set to provide industry-leading customer service.(CORPORATE CORNER)
July 1, 2007... Genie[R] Company, part of Dallas-based Overhead Door Corporation's Access Systems Division, announced the opening of a new customer call center located at its company headquarters in Lewisville, Texas. The new 5,000-square-foot call center...

Lupus Capital PLC announces the acquisition of the Laird Security Systems Division.(CORPORATE CORNER)
July 1, 2007... On April 27th, Lupus Capital, PLC finalized the acquisition of the Laird Security Systems Division, which includes the US based Amesbury Group. They aim to improve performance and thermal efficiency and enhance protection and security for homes...

BHMA issues revised Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Doors.(CORPORATE CORNER)
July 1, 2007... The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces the publication of ANSI/BHMA A156.19 2007 American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors. This publication is an update of an earlier 2002 version...

Security Lock Distributors launches e-commerce website offering extended features.(E-NEWS)(Website overview)
July 1, 2007... Security Lock Distributors has launched a new password protected interactive website that provides both online purchasing and many extended features specifically designed to improve the business of security. Full e-commerce capability will...

Tech Tip do you know?
July 1, 2007... This Tech Tip continues on in Chapter 4 General Requirements of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 80 2007 Edition. Again the purpose is to seek out differences in this latest version from the last edition of 1999. We will look at...