A reader wrote: "I have a question about automobile egress. If I'm driving with the doors locked and I lose all power as the result of a crash, would I be able to get out? Am I locked in? If so, what ...

When employing electromagnetic locks, doors generally do not have a door-mounted manual latch release. Because of the absence of a manual latch release, the NFPA has established The Life Safety Code 7 ...

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A smart lock offers the benefits of a conventional deadbolt without the need to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, where the “key” lives in ...

Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...

Available in variants with 1,200-lb (544kg) and 600-lb (272kg) holding forces for versatility in gate installations, whether sliding or swinging gates. SECO-LARM introduces the SECO-LARM ...

Q: My inspector disconnected the power supply to my electromagnetic door locks and they did not release (unlock) the exit doors. He said standby batteries weren't permitted to keep the exits locked if ...

In the era of mass shootings, some high school teens are taking their safety into their own hands. Two groups of high school students have been recognized in a nationwide contest for developing ...