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  1. LGreene

    Hardware Mounting Height

    This question has been coming up quite a bit lately, so I wrote about it on my blog today: http://idighardware.com/2017/03/qq-accessible-mounting-height/ It's actually 2 questions...for a long pull handle that is not installed completely within the allowable mounting range for hardware, how...
  2. LGreene

    Wordless Wednesday - Blackout

    As many of you already know, I have a website that I use to teach people about the code requirements related to door openings. On Wednesdays and Fridays I post photos that usually show code violations. When I received today's photo, I swear a little tear leaked out of my left eye. I thought...
  3. LGreene

    What's a bolt lock?

    The IBC says: "1010.1.9.4 Bolt locks. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted," and I've had a few AHJs initially interpret this section as applicable to deadbolts. In my opinion, this section is referring to flush bolts and surface bolts that are used on the inactive...
  4. LGreene

    Storage in an Egress Corridor

    In an effort to teach the readers of my website about using the codes and knowing where to find things, I posted some photos today which show stored goods in an egress corridor: http://idighardware.com/2016/11/ww-egress-route-or-storage-space/ If any of you want to share your expertise about...
  5. LGreene

    Decoded: Stairwell Reentry

    If you have any questions about the model code requirements for stairwell reentry - unlocking stair doors during a fire - I just wrote an article on it which is posted here: http://idighardware.com/2016/10/decoded-stairwell-reentry-december-2016/ I write about a different code issue related...
  6. LGreene

    UL: CloseYourDoor.org

    I've been preaching for years about sleeping with your bedroom closed, and now UL is talking about it too! http://idighardware.com/2016/10/ul-closeyourdoor-org/
  7. LGreene

    New Fire-Rated Frames in Existing Walls

    In case you've ever wondered how a new fire-rated frame should be installed in an existing walls, I posted some information here: http://idighardware.com/2016/10/qq-fire-door-frames-with-existing-wall-anchors/
  8. LGreene

    Wordless Wednesday and Fixed-it Friday

    Every Wednesday and Friday I post photos of what not to do - usually code issues with door openings. Today's WW photo isn't so much code-related, but you might like last week's FF photo of padlocked panic hardware. Here are links to all of the WW photos...
  9. LGreene

    Do I need panic hardware here?

    Do you know where panic hardware is required by the current model codes and the National Electrical Code? In case you don't, here's a refresher: http://idighardware.com/2016/10/do-i-need-panic-hardware-here/
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