Steve Wertman of Allegion sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photo, and I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Just kidding…I’m crying. The photo was taken in a state office building.
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12 comments
Richard Waxman
Lori, as you will agree in our years in this business we have seen this and similar situations continuously, education helps but…. apparently not enough. I am working on a major hospital renovation that is an abomination of hardware. We are making the tear out an entire department because the fire doors and hardware are so violated.
Lori Greene
It’s hard to be the bad guy sometimes, but if we don’t do it, who will??
– Lori
Paul Sternberg
An example of why you should always carry a multi-tool or compact screwdriver with you,. At least you only have to remove one screw to get through the door.
Jerry Austin
When you enlarge the photo and look through the window it appears that some form of renovation may be underway. Either that or the state is operating a building where folks wipe off their feet when they exit the building. Regardless, I hope the situation is brought to the AHJ..
Tim Cannon
Again my regular response…WOW
Hamza Ali
Screwdriver is the key. A serious violation, thought, these things happen only in the third World.
Kevin
Unfortunately, it happens time and time again and I always get the same answer when I tell them to remove it NOW, before we can continue with the inspection………”Wow, I never thought about that’!!! Rocket Scientists!!!
Gabriel Montoya
Oh, where to start? The hypocrisy is killing me here. They want to be compliant with the impact glass but blow right past the safety for the door. Don’t get me started on whoever installed that hasp. One screw on the frame?
Question for Lori: When removed, would the new holes in the door and frame compromise the fire rating on the door?
Kevin
Gabriel, that way, they can say that its “Easily Removed” during an emergency!!
Lori Greene
The holes left behind after removing the hasp could be filled with steel fasteners and that would be compliant with NFPA 80.
– Lori
Charles Anderson
Looks like the door on the other end has the same set up!!!
At least they did not remove the glazing film. Followed that rule.
Lori Greene
I was thinking that too but I couldn’t tell for sure!
– Lori