Utilizing panic bars as an added layer of protection for your business

Business owners, whether the business was big or small, have the responsibility of protecting its product and anyone that comes into the building. The installation of panic bars is a simple yet effective way to up the level of security in their business. Many states require panic bars as a law. Another word for them is called push bars, which they are attached to emergency exits that allow individuals to quickly exit in the event of an emergency. This could be a fire or some other type of threat. Panic bars are utilized to prevent staff and other individuals from being locked inside of the building when there is a threat to their lives.

A panic bar is spring-loaded that opens the door when activated. You have to “push” the panic bar to allow for quick and immediate exit. Without having properly functioning panic bars installed in your business, you could be setting yourself and your business and its employees up for dangerous circumstances. Not only is it against the law, but you yourself could be penalized if an emergency occurs and individuals become trapped. You will face even worse penalties if your lack of panic bars or push bars that function properly result in a death or injury.

Panic bars should be installed by professionals in order to ensure that they are operational and installed correctly. Hiring an expert or professional locksmith who is highly skilled and qualified in providing commercial locking key security services, will provide further assurance that this important part of security is handled correctly. As they will use the appropriate tools, and state-of-the-art equipment to take care of any lock and key needs, you can rest assured that your panic bars would be installed properly.

They will be sure that your panic bars are installed promptly and meet the fire code and local laws that make these panic bars necessary. Therefore you will be within law and fire regulations. Quality and proficient services will avoid any malfunctioning equipment or need for repair. This way, in the event of an emergency such as a fire, you and everyone occupying your building will have equal opportunity to escape to safety.

Though you never want to see a circumstance where your panic bars will need to be used, installing your panic bars are the appropriate preventative method of loss of death or injury due to not properly installed or working exits. Panic bars are able to withstand extreme heat, and in return becomes a safe method of exit during an emergency. It is durable to withstand a crowd of distressed and panicking people pushing themselves through.

It is always in the best interest of you and your business to be well within code and regulations. Providing the correct installation of your panic bars, you are responsible as well as your business, if people become trapped and are unable to escape the facility.

 

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