Emergency panic push bars should enable a quick and safe evacuation of people from commercial buildings, these exit devices unlatch the door upon application of force to the horizontal press bar.

Installation, repair, replacement, adjustment of commercial panic bars can be provided for all types of businesses including offices, schools, stores, apartment complexes, restaurants, warehouses, event locations, etc. in Phoenix area.

How Commercial Panic Bars Function

The panic bar is installed horizontally on the inside of an exit door. Application of pressure to the horizontal bar unlatches the door in the direction of opening of the door.

Such kind of design enables people to evacuate a building without the need to open locks, operate knobs, use keys, enter codes, etc.

Common types of panic devices include:

• Rim panic devices

• Mortise panic devices

• Surface vertical rod systems

• Concealed vertical rod devices

• Alarm equipped panic bars

• Fire rated exit hardware

• Devices with exterior lever or pull trim

It all depends on the type of the door and safety regulations.

Indications That Panic Bar Needs Repairs

The exit device should be able to release easily allowing the door to close and lock afterwards.

Repairs are required when:

• Push bar is hard to use

• Latch stays retracted

• Door doesn’t lock

• Device feels loose

• Trim on the outer side doesn’t work

• Alarm isn’t activated

• Door rubs against the jamb

• Vertical rods aren’t working

• Door can be opened from the outside

The problem could be caused by the panic bar, hinges, strike, door jamb, door closer or misalignment of the whole unit.

Exit Device Maintenance Services

Our specialists will check the whole door unit before providing any service. It could include tightening the device, replacement of internal parts, adjusting the latch, repair of exterior trim, fixing the strike, repairing vertical rods or adjusting the door.

It could also include adjustment of the door closer to make sure that the door closes slowly and locks properly.

Installation and Replacement of Panic Bars

Replacement could be required if the device is very old, obsolete, damaged, often malfunctions or incompatible with the door.

Phoenix Commercial Locksmith can help make sure that your exit doors are safe from outside while being able to open from inside easily and safely.