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When are Panic Devices required?
The use of Panic Hardware and/or Fire Exit Hardware is required by the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, depending on which code and which edition of the code is...
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What distance from the floor for Panic hardware meets ADA
ADA compliance is considered  15" to 48" from the floor for  Push or Pull  side hardware.THIS IS REFERENCE ONLY.   Please contact your local AHJ or Von Dup...
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Is there an Allegion blog for hardware or code related topics?
Yes.See www.idighardware.comThis is a blog on fire, life safety, and all things exit hardware....
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Can you convert an exit device to AX?
No, you can not field convert an exit device to AX.  The AX device has a unique internal baseplate that is not sellable.  The AX product also bears a unique UL label. Note: Th...
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Are the 3CB1 hinges fire rated?
Per the 2016 edition of NFPA 80, the only restrictions for using spring hinges in a UL Listed fire door application are “at least two shall be provided” per 6.4.3.1.1.2, must be “Grade 1” pe...
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Do double door delayed egress applications (Chexit or DE5300) require both devices to unlock when either device releases?
The codes do not specifically include a requirement for both leaves of a pair with delayed egress locks to unlock when one device is actuated.   Even though the codes don’t specifically r...
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Which Allegion Devices Have The CE Mark, or CE Certification
CE Certification information can be found on the  Allegion UK website  at https://www.allegion.co.uk/en/downloads/ce-certs.htmlShould this link change over time and not provide the corr...
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What are Florida Building Code (FBC) Listings for Von Duprin exits?
We have FBC approvals for exits.  See FBC listing number FL-14482.   The link to the online directory is :   https://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx...
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Are ligature resistant exit devices available?
As of January 2019:  There is currently only one builders hardware industry approved standard that addresses ligature resistant door hardware.  ANSI/BHMA A156.34-2016 Bored Locks and Mo...
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Can I use a 248L-4 bottom strike with a fire rated exit device?
No, this strike is not tested or approved with fire rated devices....
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