Multi-Family Housing

Fire & Life Safety
- In case of power loss, are doors equipped with an illumination option to view exits in the dark and/or with smoke in the building?
- Are panic bars being used in stairwells and emergency exit doors?
Fire-Rated Doors |
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Hollow Metal A variety of cores are available including polyureahane foam, honeycomb, polystyrene, temperature rise cores, and a Fuego Temperature Rise door. The Fuego 250 Degree temperature-rise rated door will allow the unexposed side of the door to only reach a maximum of 250 degrees during the first 30 minutes of the fire test. |
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Exit Devices |
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Exit Device, LED and Voice Command Option The Beacon™ Exit Device integrates a flashing LED, a laser that produces a conical beam and white noise, followed by voice commands, to create a clear pathway to safety and emergency exit locations. |
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Exit Device, 98/99 Series Chexit® Chexit Controlled Exit Device is designed to delay egress through an opening using panic or fire exit device for 15 seconds. Chexit is designed to be tied into a building’s emergency system and will release immediately in an alarm condition. Additional mounting styles include mortise and vertical rod. Read more about the Von Duprin Chexit™ Controlled Exit Device on the blog. |
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Delayed Egress |
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Exit Device with Alarm When the application requires both life safety and security, this product offers both. The Detex Exit Device with Alarm will sound a 100dB alarm when someone attempts to exit. It meets all life safety concerns and is designed for primary and secondary exits that require an alarmed panic device. |
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Electromagnetic Lock with Built-In Voice and Sounder The DE8310 Electromagnetic Lock has a built-in sensor that detects pressure applied to outward swinging doors. It is ideal for various applications such as life safety with the all-in-one features including built-in sounder, voice, and CCTV monitoring. |
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Stairwells |
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Emergency Egress, Mortise Lock Commonly used within stairwell doors, the HiTower® Mortise Locks provide security to floors where access is not permitted during normal operation. In the event of an emergency situation, the HiTower locks provide egress to the stairwells, and if state/county fire code permits it would allow ingress. The HiTower Mortise Locks will always provide egress with or without power. Often placed where the use of an electric strike and magnetic lock are prohibited. |
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Emergency Egress, Cylindrical Lock The SDC Z7200 Electra™ Pro electrified cylindrical locks ensure that the door stays latched even when unlocked, maintaining fire door integrity. These locks comply with all national building and fire life safety code requirements, are designed for use on fire rated doors including high-rise stairwells and elevator lobby doors. Often placed where the use of an electric strike and magnetic lock are prohibited. |
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