Can I use spring hinges to close a 90 minute rated 3-0″ x 8-0″ door in lieu of a closer?
Yes, according to NFPA-80. However a couple of restrictions apply. First, two spring hinges must be used in addition to the two ball bearing hinges and second, the hinge manufacturer must have fire tested the spring hinge and a UL approval must be stamped on the hinge. Local codes may vary so it is always prudent to check the local building code. Question: where do I find panic hardware for an exit door Answer: If you mean where do you use an exit device, NFPA-101 and your local building codes dictate where and when exit devices are used. If you mean which manufacturers, then Sargent, Corbin Russwin, and Yale all have broad selections of exit devices which you can find online or in hard bound catalogs. If this doesn’t answer your question, please be more spefic. Question: Please let us know about basic traing on keying Corbin cylinders and door locks. Our goal is to bring our locksmithing in house. Answer: Corbin Russwin conducts an Advanced Keying Course once a year at the factory in
