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Why the Fire Alarm Interface on a Magnetic Lock Kit Gets Skipped Until the Inspection Fails

The Step That Gets Deferred Until the Building Official Walks In This article is for electrical contractors, low-voltage integrators, and facility managers who are installing or commissioning a magnet...

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Jun 14, 2026 Our Blog

Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices on Tall Doors: Why the 8-Foot Door Prep Changes the Strike Sequence Before Any Hardware Ships

Why Tall Doors and SVR Exit Devices Are a Combination That Trips Up Even Experienced Contractors This article is for commercial contractors, facility managers, and architects specifying or replacing s...

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Jun 10, 2026 Our Blog

Magnetic Lock Kits on Exterior Doors: Why the Egress Release Method Gets Chosen After the AHJ Visit Is Already Scheduled

The Problem That Shows Up at Final Inspection A magnetic lock kit gets ordered, mounted, and wired. The door holds. The keypad works. Then the inspector arrives and the project stalls because nobody c...

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Jun 9, 2026 Our Blog

Weatherproof Keypads on Exterior Magnetic Lock Kits: The Power Supply Decision That Gets Made After the Door Is Already Mounted

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps Bundled magnetic lock kits that include a weatherproof keypad and an integrated power supply look straightforward on a spec sheet. Contractors installing them...

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Jun 6, 2026 Our Blog

Magnetic Lock Kits With Built-In Keypads: Why the Egress Compliance Check Happens After the Kit Is Already Ordered

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A bundled magnetic lock kit that includes a 1,200-pound lock body, weatherproof keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete solution on the pr...

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Jun 2, 2026 Our Blog

Bundled Magnetic Lock Kits: Why the Power Supply and Keypad Decisions Happen After the Door Is Already Picked

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A bundled electromagnetic lock kit -- one box that includes a maglock, a weatherproof keypad, a power supply, and a push-button request-to-exit (REX) device -...

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May 31, 2026 Our Blog

Magnetic Lock Egress Compliance: The Three Release Conditions That Have to Work Together Before the Opening Passes Inspection

What This Article Covers — and Who It Helps A magnetic lock kit can arrive on the jobsite complete with a keypad, power supply, and push button — and still fail its final inspection because one of the...

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May 21, 2026 Our Blog

Wiring a Maglock Kit for Outdoor and Weather-Exposed Openings: The System Details That Get Missed Before Rough-In

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A magnetic lock kit bundled with a keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete solution right out of the box. For many interior access-control...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

The Magnetic Lock Kit Trap: Why a 1200 lb Maglock Without the Right Egress Plan Fails Inspection

Why the Lock Is Only Half the System A 1,200 lb electromagnetic lock kit bundled with a keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete access control solution out of the box. For many app...

IBC NFPA 101 access control commercial door hardware egress compliance magnetic locks

Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog