School Security Solutions
The best safety strategy for your facility
Appropriate door hardware is one critical element that contributes to a safe learning environment. Each school and each opening has different needs and understanding the benefits and challenges of each locking solution is crucial. Doors with exit devices or "panic bars" are of special concern. Typically used on the perimeter, these doors often serve as the first line of defense against intruders and also tend to take the most abuse. Some safety scenarios to consider: Door remains locked throughout the day Door remains unlocked EXCEPT in an emergency situation Door locks are controlled by a central location Door is monitored and alarms if opened
SARGENT: When safety is priority one
Once a school has made a determination about what campus security means, there are a variety of SARGENT solutions to choose from. Many SARGENT products were developed specifically for school settings and provide unique functionality to keep students and staff safe. Finally, schools should take into consideration the life safety codes, fire codes and ADA compliance requirements in effect.
School administrators and facility managers have a new primary responsibility: making sure their learning environment is safe and secure. The need to keep unauthorized individuals out without inhibiting the daily freedom of movement of students and staff is of the highest priority. There are several schools of thought on how locking solutions can help accomplish this.
Exit Devices
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