Panic Hardware - Getting to Know the Basics
2020年12月24日Injuries resulting from panic hardware are more prevalent than you might think. Injuries can be due to lack of maintenance on these devices and/or installation of spurious parts or components.
As a door and hardware expert witness and forensic consultant, I have been retained on many cases where installed panic hardware has been the source and cause of severe bodily injuries. As a hands-on contractor and installer, I have personally installed and serviced thousands of panic devices, and I have experienced, evaluated and resolved problems that arise with these pieces of specialty hardware.
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The three most common problems that I have witnessed in panic hardware door related injuries are (1) Improper installation (2) Poor maintenance (3) Placement of inappropriate secondary locks.
Panic hardware is a door component that was designed to allow fast and unencumbered exit from a doorway. Panic hardware is typically found on hallway doors where fire requirements compartmentalize and separate areas to aid in the smoke, fire or heat control of a commercial building, hotel, or hospital. They are also commonly found on the exit doors of most high traffic or high density buildings such as movie theatres, large arena complexes, or restaurants. Panic hardware is appropriate almost any place where fast evacuation from a building may be the difference between life and death of the occupants (Life Safety).
The most important aspect of all panic devices is that no special knowledge is required to use them. You simply push a rod, a bar or other activator, the latch mechanism is retracted and you are able to push the door open. These types of devices function differently than a typical door lock, in that they are designed to allow exit without the use of a key or any rotary motion of any kind. They are usually installed in the path of travel toward the exit of a building or controlled corridor. These devices are supposed to be equally suitable for the usage of handicapped (ADA Compliant) or able bodied individuals.
As a door and hardware expert witness and forensic consultant, I have been retained on many cases where installed panic hardware has been the source and cause of severe bodily injuries. As a hands-on contractor and installer, I have personally installed and serviced thousands of panic devices, and I have experienced, evaluated and resolved problems that arise with these pieces of specialty hardware.
https://www.victorhardware.com/product/aluminium-alloy-lever-door-handle-on-rose/
The three most common problems that I have witnessed in panic hardware door related injuries are (1) Improper installation (2) Poor maintenance (3) Placement of inappropriate secondary locks.
Panic hardware is a door component that was designed to allow fast and unencumbered exit from a doorway. Panic hardware is typically found on hallway doors where fire requirements compartmentalize and separate areas to aid in the smoke, fire or heat control of a commercial building, hotel, or hospital. They are also commonly found on the exit doors of most high traffic or high density buildings such as movie theatres, large arena complexes, or restaurants. Panic hardware is appropriate almost any place where fast evacuation from a building may be the difference between life and death of the occupants (Life Safety).
The most important aspect of all panic devices is that no special knowledge is required to use them. You simply push a rod, a bar or other activator, the latch mechanism is retracted and you are able to push the door open. These types of devices function differently than a typical door lock, in that they are designed to allow exit without the use of a key or any rotary motion of any kind. They are usually installed in the path of travel toward the exit of a building or controlled corridor. These devices are supposed to be equally suitable for the usage of handicapped (ADA Compliant) or able bodied individuals.
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