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  1. S

    Swivel hook search

    I'm looking for a place to buy this hook. It's 6 inches long and swivels on the mounting bracket. I've stumped independent and big box hardware stores on this! Thanks for any information!
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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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