When employing electromagnetic locks, doors generally do not have a door-mounted manual latch release. Because of the absence of a manual latch release, the NFPA has established The Life Safety Code 7 ...

Electromagnetic locks are intended for use where there is a need for additional door access control or security. When the exit and entry must be controlled, it is necessary to provide a fail-safe ...

According to a new report from IHS, revenues from the sale of electric strikes and electromagnetic locks are expected to outpace those of mechanicals locks through 2017. In fact, the market research ...

It is fundamentally against both the IBC and IFC codes to physically lock doors in occupied buildings — preventing occupants to freely exit in the case of a fire (Note: There are some exceptions, and ...