Panic Bars and Exit Devices
A panic bar must let people out with one push, and we install, repair and replace them on site. If yours sticks, or you are not sure you need one, start here and then check with your local code office.
Request a Free Estimate by Phone| IBC | Asks for it at 50 or more people in assembly or school rooms. |
|---|---|
| NFPA 101 | Uses 100 people. |
| No Extra Locks | No chain, padlock or second lock on that door. |
| Fire Doors | These need fire exit hardware. |
Sections Do You Need One? / A Door With a Panic Bar Has Rules
Do You Need One?
The International Building Code asks for panic hardware on locked or latched doors serving assembly or educational rooms with 50 or more people. NFPA 101 uses 100. Both also cover high hazard rooms. For your own building, ask Clark County building and fire prevention or your city office.
A Door With a Panic Bar Has Rules
- Nothing else may lock the door, including a chain, a padlock or a second lock.
- A fire door needs fire exit hardware, not a plain bar.
- An alarm, a delay or an electric lock must not trap anyone.
Owner Questions
Why does my bar stick?
Tell us what it does when you push it. We check the bar and the door on site, and you hear the price before we fix it.
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