Here at Action Overhead Door, another one of our services is providing and installing panic devices. We offer mortise devices, concealed vertical rods, and surface vertical rods for your doors. But what exactly are these panic devices and why would you have them installed? Read on to find out more…
What is a panic device?
Panic devices, or exit devices, are installed to allow for a quick and easy exit out of a room or building. They are typically metal bars across the width of a door, allowing you to instantly push the door open by pushing on the bar. This means you don’t have to stop, even momentarily, to turn a handle or unlock the door. In cases where a large crowd is evacuating from a building in the event of an emergency, this kind of device can prevent injury and even save lives.
How a panic device work depends on the type of device you have installed, but they all typically involve pushing a bar toward the door in order to open them. The types of panic devices we can install for you are:
- Concealed Vertical Rod
- Surface Vertical Rod
- Mortise Device
Feel free to contact us online to find out more about these types of panic devices and which is right for you.
Where would you need a panic device?
You have likely seen and even used these kinds of devices before. They are commonly found on fire escapes or in commercial buildings, like stadiums, that have a large capacity. You are most likely to need to install panic devices at your workplace or if you manage a building, such as an apartment block.
In commercial garages, having at least one door with a panic device can help to make sure the garage is a safe and secure space. In case of fire or another emergency, a panic device could ensure the safety of you, your employees, and anyone else on the premises. You may even choose to install a panic device on the side entry door to your residential garage for additional safety.
We offer a variety of specialty hardware and installation services as well as our usual garage door repair and maintenance. Get in touch to find out more about panic devices and the other services we offer around Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia.