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Achieving Code-Compliant School Security with Fire-Rated and Forced-Entry Resistant Glass

Window glazing manufacturers have developed systems that can realize security goals and building codes without compromising design best…

Insights February 7
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Are Your Classroom Locks Functional or Mere Security Illusions? Allegion, school safety, school security, lockdown, Lori Greene

Are Your Classroom Locks Functional or Mere Security Illusions?

Some campuses are still turning to barricade devices to lock classroom doors. Here are five potential unintended consequences…

Insights January 7
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Cut Your Risk of Dying in a Home Fire by More Than Half by Installing, Maintaining Smoke Alarms

A new study from the NFPA found that nearly all U.S. households have at least one smoke alarm,…

News September 27
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School Storm Shelters: Understanding Requirements and Standards

This article emphasizes the critical need to integrate storm shelters into schools across the U.S. in response to…

Insights August 30
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Classroom Safety: More Than Just the Door

When addressing classroom security, also take into consideration protocols, windows, training, visitor management, and emergency plans.

News June 3
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Why Colleges Should Care About Low Frequency Sounders

Some fire departments are requiring low frequency sounders be installed retroactively due to these devices being more effective…

News February 2
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Survey: 40% of Principals Say Their School Doesn’t Have Working Fire Sprinklers

One in five superintendents said none of their school buildings have sprinklers, according to another recent EdWeek survey.

News January 4
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Mass. Lawmakers Push to Amend Building Codes to Allow Barricade Locks

Massachusetts school districts can apply for a variance from local inspectors to install the devices, most of which…

News December 18
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Oxford Shooting Update: A Warning About Non-Code-Compliant Door Barricade Devices

Most door barricade devices don’t comply with ADA and NFPA codes. They also pose other major risks.

Insights November 3
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