For doors and door hardware in institutional and commercial facilities to operate as designed, they have to withstand high levels of use and, in some cases, abuse. To achieve this goal and provide desired levels of performance and safety, maintenance and engineering managers need to develop and implement an inspection program that targets doors and door hardware, including closers, operators, hinges, handles, and emergency hardware.
By understanding recent changes in standards governing door hardware, including NFPA 80, and locating common trouble spots related to doors and hardware, managers can effectively tailor an annual door-inspection program to meet facility needs.
A June article in Maintenance Solutions offers insight into some of the issues managers should consider when creating an annual door-inspection program.
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