Push Bars Gaithersburg, MD – Locksmith Service Gaithersburg MD

 

Places that receive a lot of footfalls such as a mall, universities, schools, and even commercial business establishments are mandated by law to have proper emergency exits installed that will facilitate easy exit in a crisis. The law necessitates that the emergency exits shouldn’t be locked, after all, you cannot expect a panic-stricken crowd to be struggling with keys and handles when escaping a fire or earthquake. That’s why, push bars were introduced. Known as pseudo locks, these systems comprised a mechanism that could easily be pushed to open the door from the inside, but proves impossible to be opened from the outside. If you want to get push bars installed in your property in Gaithersburg, MD area so that you don’t get on the wrong side of the law or put the safety of your clients/visitors in danger, then you need to call Locksmith Service Gaithersburg MD. We are a leading locksmith service agency that has assisted several commercial establishments in setting up proper emergency exits.

How do push bars work?

Push or panic bars consist of a mechanism in which a vertically or horizontally placed spring loaded bar is placed, which when pushed allows the door to unlock. In an emergency situation, there’s no key or access code required to throw open the lock. All that needs to be done is to exert force on the bar, and it will pop open easily.

Which push bars should you get?

Push bars come in a range of sizes, and the type you should get depends on the specific requirements of your commercial building. Some of the factors that need to be considered include the number of levels, exits, location of exists, building codes and of course, the budget. You can always call us in for consultation! Our locksmiths will provide a free consultation and recommend how and where the exit locks need to be installed.

Can exit locks keep your property safe?

Often, questions are raised on the ‘security’ aspect of push bars! Since they’re meant to facilitate easy exit, doesn’t that leave a gaping loophole in the security framework?  If that’s what you’re worried about, then you need to push your worries aside. These mechanisms are meant to be opened only from the inside and no amount of manipulation can get them to open externally. Also, you can get a variant that comes along with an alarm so that you get to know if someone is attempting to tamper with it.

Need push bar installation, repair or consultation? Call us now on 301-944-3388!