If a Door Has Fire-Rated Locks, Does that Mean the Door Is Fire-Rated?

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Question: If I have a door that has a Fire-rated lockset, does that mean the door itself is automatically Fire-rated?   Answer: No, even with fire-rated hardware (most commercial locksets ... Read More »

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How Does a Big Box Store Make an Automotive Key?

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Question: I was in a big box store yesterday and I was watching an associate making keys to a vehicle with a transponder chip inside the key. I thought only ... Read More »

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Can Fire Alarm Systems be Integrated into a Door Access System?

Monday, January 18, 2021

Question: Can fire alarm systems be integrated into a door access system?   Answer: Yes. The easiest way is run a relay from the electric strike/electrified lock to the fire ... Read More »

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Can a Certified Fire Door Inspector label or re-label doors in the field?

Friday, December 18, 2020

Question: Can a Certified Fire Door Inspector label or re-label doors in the field? If not, is there a Certification that can be earned that will authorize a person to ... Read More »

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How to Install a Single Door Card Access to a Glass Aluminum Door with No Power?

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Question: I am looking to add single door card access to a glass aluminum door with no power on site. What are all the parts I will need in order ... Read More »

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What to do when Apartment Key Opens Other Apartment Doors?

Monday, December 14, 2020

Question: A customer came into our shop with an issue related to security. He lives in an apartment complex, and just found out his key open his friend’s apartment as ... Read More »

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