Re: Electric Lock choice

[Devin <youdontneedit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

bhnjr@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> We usually use electric strikes when installing electric door locks in
> a commercial installation.  We have an upcoming job that has a number
> of double doors, that meet in the middle of the 6' door opening,
> without a center jamb.  Therefore, I guess my choices are magnetic
> locks, or a Bolt type lock.  Our experiences with the Bolt type lock is
> that it takes a long time for the installation (alighment problems).
> Is it reasonable to assume that for this type job a magnetic lock is
> the better choice?  I also understand that if any electric lock is used
> during business hours, that the door must have an auto Passive unlock
> device, and also a "Push to exit" button, to break the circuit.   Any
> comments on this will be most appreciated.
>
Depends on the jurisdiction you are in with the mag locks. Here it will
be a frosty day in hell before you can get a permit for one. There are
door strikes you can get to go into the top of the door frame. We use
them on double glass doors and they usually work well. Rutherford makes
em(cant think of part #) but havnt had an issue in years. As for the
exit there has to be panic hardware(here at least) that release's the
door if held for 15 seconds.

hope it helps
devin