We’ve all heard of “Tornado Alley”, but there’s a new hotspot for these powerfully destructive storms. Have you heard of “Dixie Alley”? Beginning about 15 years ago, there has been a substantial incremental increase of tornado activity in the south, where risk of hurricane is also high along the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico …
As the old saying goes “where there’s smoke, there’s fire”. So it’s easy to see why smoke rated door assemblies may be confused with fire rated door assemblies. These are two completely different ratings though, which are based on test methods mandated by code per the application of the opening. The simplest way to explain …
By Katie Flower AOC, CSI, CDT Training Specialist ASSA ABLOY
I’m pleased to welcome a guest blogger to Dave’s Door Opening: Katie Flower is a training specialist at ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions with a tremendous amount of knowledge related to building codes. Thank you Katie for this contribution related to the growing popularity of
When there’s effective sound control in hospitals, schools, office buildings, theaters, court houses, hotels, and other public buildings, it makes being in the building more pleasant and productive. Common sound control applications include government buildings where confidentiality is required, schools to help students focus or keep noisy band practice isolated, healthcare facilities for patient privacy, …
I recently attended the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) tradeshow down in Orlando, Florida to see what new products are out there and what the market is looking for. I met with a wide variety of people within the industry ranging from engineers to end users, and was surprised at the increased interest in …