It is fundamentally against both the IBC and IFC codes to physically lock doors in occupied buildings — preventing occupants to freely exit in the case of a fire (Note: There are some exceptions, and ...

BOSTON - In the ongoing drive to keep children safe while at school, Massachusetts legislators have proposed changing the state’s building and fire codes to allow the installation of certain types of ...

Sue Corrick of Allegion UK reviews the expanding role of digital information in building safety and how its use is ...

Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.