David Bolton Wiring a Maglock Kit for Outdoor and Weather-Exposed Openings: The System Details That Get Missed Before Rough-In What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A magnetic lock kit bundled with a keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete solution right out of the box. For many interior access-control... access control code compliance egress compliance magnetic locks outdoor hardware Apr 23, 2026
David Bolton Dogging a Rim Exit Device: When the Feature Helps and When It Gets You in Trouble What This Article Covers Dogging is one of the most useful features on a rim exit device — and one of the most frequently misapplied. This guide explains what dogging does, which door types and occupa... code compliance dogging exit devices life safety rim exit devices Apr 23, 2026
David Bolton Fire-Rated and Acoustic Automatic Door Bottoms: A Specifier's Guide to Getting the Assembly Right What This Guide Covers Automatic door bottoms that carry both a fire rating and an acoustic (sound attenuation) rating occupy a narrow but critical position in commercial hardware scheduling. Specifyi... acoustic door seals automatic door bottoms code compliance door gasketing fire door hardware Apr 22, 2026
David Bolton Fire-Rated Access Doors: What Contractors and Facility Managers Need to Know What Is a Fire-Rated Access Door? A fire-rated access door is a listed assembly that provides maintenance personnel or inspectors entry to concealed building systems -- think plumbing valves, electric... code compliance commercial door hardware facility maintenance fire-rated access doors life safety Apr 22, 2026
