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Switching an SVR Exit Device from a Dogged Opening to a Latching One: What Changes at the Strike, Rod, and Frame

Why This Conversion Happens More Than It Should Surface vertical rod (SVR) exit devices get dogged open on non-rated openings all the time. A school corridor pair, a retail stockroom egress, a warehou...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

SVR Exit Devices on Tall Doors: Why an 8-Foot Opening Changes the Rod, Strike, and Sequence Plan

Why Door Height Is a Bigger Variable Than Most Hardware Schedules Admit This article is for commercial contractors, facility managers, and project architects who are working with surface vertical rod ...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

Fire-Rated SVR Exit Devices: The Annual Inspection Checklist That Keeps You Code-Compliant

Why Fire-Rated SVR Exit Devices Demand a Dedicated Inspection Routine This guide is for facility managers, maintenance contractors, and life safety inspectors who are responsible for keeping fire-rate...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

SVR Exit Device Lead Times Explained: How to Plan Your Door Hardware Schedule

Why Exit Device Lead Times Derail Commercial Door Schedules Surface vertical rod (SVR) exit devices are a staple of commercial egress hardware, showing up in schools, healthcare facilities, retail cen...

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Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog

Exit Device Basics: Panic Bar Types, Fire Ratings, and Code Compliance Explained

What Is an Exit Device (Panic Bar)? An exit device -- commonly called a panic bar, crash bar, or push bar -- is a door-latching assembly that releases the latch when pressure is applied in the directi...

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