Panic Bar Hardware
The ibc 2006 and 2009 editions requires panic hardware and or fire exit hardware on egress doors with an occupant load of 50 people or more in the following.
Panic bar hardware. It can be used in a single or dual door. Our affordable panic bars are fire and ul rated. Lexi lockdown offers enhanced safety and security in larger multi door spaces retrofitting existing exit devices. You can use them alone or mount an optional handle on the outside of the door.
A panic bar with a concealed vertical rod is not only difficult to install but costly as well. Locks and door hardware. Various types of panic hardware are available based on whether it is used on a single or pair of doors and functional requirements. For use in a multitude of applications sargent mullions are offered in aluminum steel and electrified options.
The global door controls touch panic bar is a the global door controls touch panic bar is a 32 in. Exit device in an aluminum finish. While the multi door lockdown lock functions as an everyday passage lock in the day the exit devices can be deadbolted in case of an emergency. Panic hardware also known as an exit device panic bar crash bar touch bar or push bar is designed to provide building occupants fast and easy egress in an emergency.
The push pad on a panic bar must be at least half the width of the door itself. Exit devices unlock doors opening to the outside during emergency conditions. The use of panic hardware and or fire exit hardware is required by the international building code ibc and nfpa 101 the life safety code depending on which code and which edition of the code is being referenced. The touch bar is suitable for all doors aluminum hollow metal or wood where there is no projection on the face.
Exit devices are required by building code and local fire departments for many public buildings. This hardware is highly recommended to be used in commercial applications stores restaurants and all types of businesses. All can be cut to fit a range of door widths. Featuring a rugged construction designed for functioning reliability sargent alarmed exit hardware uses both audio and visual indicators to signal and discourage unauthorized passage.
Made of 304 stainless steel these touch bars stand up to corrosive environments. Choose the appropriate bar based on the intended use for the panic hardware.