WHAT'S NEW!

Sargent Manufacturing introduces the new Studio Collection Designer Series Levers.  High-performance hardware.  Superior quality levers.  Conveniently from one source.  These levers will work with Sargent's mortise locks, tubular locks, exit devices, and electronic locks.   Click here to learn more.

Yale Security introduces an economical, light/medium duty Grade 2 key-in-lever lockset which provides an outstanding combination of value and performance. It’s the ideal lever lockset for light commercial and heavy-duty residential applications, which typically include: Interior offices, Closets, Multi-family housing, Hotels, Restaurants, and Retail complexes.  Click here to learn more.

ASSA ABLOY introduces the ReadySet program.  ReadySet™ preassembled doors and frames are delivered to you ready for final installation. At our service centers, certified installers preassemble the door, hardware and frame so you don’t have to. The ReadySet system eliminates the need for additional on-site assembly, drilling, and wiring.  Click here to learn more.

New York City Building Code now requires photoluminescense on exit paths.
    This standard is intended to provide minimum requirements for photoluminescent exit path markings that will
aid in evacuation from buildings in the event of failure of both the power and back-up power to the lighting
and illuminated exit signs. Photoluminescent material is charged by exposure to light and will emit luminance
after the activating light source is unavailable. The markings covered by this standard are not designed to
provide enough light to illuminate a dark egress path, but rather will provide luminescent signs and outlines of
the egress path, stairs, handrails, and obstacles, so that occupants can discern these egress path elements in
dark conditions. The markings are generally required to be located at a low location in case of smoke and to
be readily seen, such as in a crowd situation. They are in addition to, and not as a substitute for, any other
signage required under the Building Code, such as electrically illuminated exit signs with electrical back-up
power required.

For more information on this NYC Building Code or for the full code please email us at information@dssnynj.com

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