Panic hardware, marked by its durability and ease of use, is a popular exit device used to provide quick egress for building occupants in a state of emergency. However, some specifiers struggle with ...

It is fundamentally against both the IBC and IFC codes to physically lock doors in occupied buildings — preventing occupants to freely exit in the case of a fire (Note: There are some exceptions, and ...

Most security and safety executives are familiar with the national fire alarm and signaling code, released and updated regularly by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and better known as ...

Changing the bulb here would have put this exit light into proper operation so that the exit could be found during an emergency. See NEC Article 700 Part B for emergency system circuit wiring. In the ...

Camden Door Controls has announced a number of enhancements to its popular CX-DE1200 Series EXIT WATCH™ delayed egress magnetic locks. These include a louder 75 dB voice annunciation, packaging the ...

When it comes to egress lighting requirements, there is conflicting verbiage between the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and the International Building Code (IBC). This ...

NEW YORK-- The MTA will test a new program to stop fare evasion in the subway system by delaying the time it takes to open emergency exit doors. MTA officials spoke about it Monday at their committee ...