Sargent Electronic Access Control: Strategic Solutions for Healthcare Electronic access control (EAC) offers healthcare facilities the ability customize their security configuration while managing access for high-risk areas, interiors, or even specific doors.
Corbin An Intro to Exit Devices An exit device (sometimes called a panic device or a crash bar) is a type of mechanical door hardware that is used on high-traffic doors that need to provide building occupants with a safe and swift exit.
Sargent Developing Classroom Safety Goals: Classroom Locks and Exit Devices With so many different security goals to consider, it can be difficult to choose the best hardware for securing classroom and school building doors. We can help.
Norton-Rixson How Cam Action Door Closers Overcome Latching Issues Cam action closers are the right choice where proper latching, accessibility, and aesthetics are a priority. Learn how cam action door closers overcome latching issues here.
Norton-Rixson A Quick Guide to Door Closer Grades Door closers are assigned one of three grades as determined by ANSI/BHMA 156.4. Ultimately, these grades serve as a benchmark for endurance.
Corbin What Makes a Product Suitable for Behavioral Health Facilities? Choosing hardware for behavioral health spaces comes down to maximizing safety and security and minimizing opportunities for harm.
Norton-Rixson Navigating the Complexities of Fire-Rated Doors Fire-rated door assemblies are a critical safeguard in commercial buildings, yet specifying them is a complex process. Read more about the fundamentals of a fire-rated door and the standards and codes that are applicable in your jurisdiction.
Norton-Rixson How to Determine Door Closer Handing Door closers are either left or right-handed. But how do you determine door handing? Read our short blog to learn how to determine door closer handing.
Corbin 5 Easy Places to Incorporate Status Indicators in Your Building Including status indicators in your buildings not only keeps the occupants safe but offers value to their everyday experience.
Where to Find BHMA Certified Products Selecting a product that meets the latest performance standards can be challenging. NOW! Easily find certified products using the BHMA easy-to-navigate online directory.
Touchless & Hands-Free Door Hardware Eliminating the need to contact these common touchpoints helps create a more hygienic and safer environment for everyone. Learn more here!
IP-Enabled Access Control FAQ As with any new technology, IP-enabled access control raises a number of questions in the user’s mind. Read our FAQ here!
3 Steps to Effectively Securing Your Campus Campus safety addresses the physical security of the people and property as well as the information systems and personal protection against health threats. Utilize these best practices when planning your approach to school safety.
5 Things to Consider When Thinking About Access Control Upgrading your facility or building to an access control system can be a daunting task. Once people realize they need or want a better way to manage access to their facility, they don’t know where to start. That’s where we come in.
Has Form What Is OSDP? As physical access control technology continues to evolve, more and more people are turning to higher security protocols like OSDP. Learn more about open supervised device protocol here.