Re: Where does one buy the plastic/glass rods that are a part of a fire alarm?

[Mike Sokoly <secure15@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just be carefull about the glass ones- In some jurisdictions the glass
rods are unacceptable- not ADA compliant- the pre-scored plastics are
then the way to go.


Frank Olson wrote:
> CP wrote:
>
>> Where does one buy the plastic/glass rods that hold the door of a fire
>> alarm in place?
>> Chris
>>
>
>
> Go to your local glass shop and ask to purchase rods (most will stock
> ones with varying diameters so it's a good idea to take a sample with
> you).  You can cut them to the right lenght with a set of wire
> strippers.  This beats paying the exhorbitant price for pre-cut rods you
> get from the manufacturer.