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Panic Hardware on Stairwell Doors: Why the Dogging Function Gets Specified Wrong Before the Fire Marshal Reviews the Egress Plan

The Short Answer That Saves You a Failed Inspection This article explains why the dogging function on panic hardware gets specified incorrectly on stairwell doors, who gets caught by that mistake, and...

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Jun 14, 2026 Our Blog

Rim Fire Exit Devices on Wide Doors: Why the 48-Inch Rail Decision Gets Made After the Strike Alignment Is Already Wrong

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps This guide is for commercial contractors, facility managers, and architects who are specifying or replacing a rim-style fire exit device on a single door wide...

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Jun 10, 2026 Our Blog

Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices on Door Pairs: Why the Strike Sequence Gets Decided After the Astragal Is Already Installed

Why This Gets Ordered Wrong on Paired Openings Surface vertical rod (SVR) exit devices are a common specification on pairs of doors in schools, hospitals, retail exits, and industrial facilities. They...

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Jun 8, 2026 Our Blog

Exit Device Basics: Panic Bar Types, Fire Ratings, and Code Compliance Explained

What Is an Exit Device (Panic Bar)? An exit device -- commonly called a panic bar, crash bar, or push bar -- is a door-latching assembly that releases the latch when pressure is applied in the directi...

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Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos