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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. LGreene

    Shared Dormitory Bathrooms

    Does anyone have experience with shared bathrooms in a dormitory and how the locks are set up to allow for privacy when someone is in the bathroom, security when someone is in their bedroom, and free egress from the bathroom? If you have this situation in your jurisdiction, I've got a fire...
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