Panic Door Hardware Repair

Panic bar door repair.

Panic door hardware repair.

Panic hardware is typically found on hallway doors to aid in the smoke fire or heat control of a hotel hospital or office building. Panic hardware is necessary in almost any place where swift evacuation. Code publications define panic hardware as a door latching assembly incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the application of a force. Universal hardware s ul listed 2 7 16 in.

It is versatile in its application as it can be installed in a multitude of ways and door facings. When pressed it the exit device retracts it s latch allowing the pedestrian to push the door open and exit the building. In addition it can be found on the exit doors of most high traffic buildings such as movie theatres large arena complexes or restaurants. Rim panic universal hardware s ul listed 2 7 16 in.

Rim panic device with standard pull and cylinder is designed specifically for heavy use. We offer commercial grade door exit devices and panic door hardware including touch bar rim exit devices surface vertical rod panic devices concealed vertical rod panic devices and alarm exit devices for emergency egress door applications. The photo shows the 40 year old panic bar door hardware on our church doors. Panic hardware cannot be used on a fire door because of the danger of trapping people inside during a fire.

To exit pedestrians press on the horizontal flat face of the exit device. We have grade 1 commercial grade door exit devices available. Basically if a door doesn t have a lock with a push pull or a latch the door is not legally required to need panic hardware. Sometimes panic hardware is called fire exit hardware or they may be referred to as egress doors.

An exit device is a locking latching device commonly found on fire rated exit doors. Panic hardware is an exit device which is tested for use on a door that is required to have panic hardware but cannot be used on a fire door. Panic hardware and fire exit hardware are two different types of exit devices and the proper selection is determined by code requirements.