Broward County, FL
Panic Bars & Exits. Code Compliance You Can Rely On.
Installation and repair of fire-rated panic bars, exit devices, and door closers for commercial properties across Palm Beach and Broward County — hardware that works the way code requires, every time someone needs to get out.
Exit Hardware That Works When It Has To
Panic hardware only matters in the moment someone needs it. We install and maintain it so it's never the thing that fails — and so it holds up when a fire marshal or inspector checks it.
Panic Bars, Exit Devices, and Door Closers
Panic hardware is one of those things nobody thinks about until an inspector flags it — or worse, until someone actually needs to get out. Here's what it is, why code requires it, and how we handle it.
What Panic Bars and Exit Devices Are
A panic bar — also called a crash bar or exit device — lets someone open a door from the inside with a single push, no key, no twisting a knob, no fumbling in an emergency. They're standard on commercial exit doors where code requires quick, obvious egress, and they're built to keep working even under crowd pressure against the door.
Why Fire Code Requires Them
Fire and life-safety codes require panic hardware on exit doors for certain occupancy types and building uses, specifically because a locked or hard-to-operate door can turn a fast exit into a bottleneck. Whether your doors need panic hardware depends on your building's occupancy classification — your local fire marshal or building department has the final word on that, but we're happy to take a look and tell you what we're seeing.
Common Panic Bar Problems We Fix
The most common issues we see: a bar that's been rigged or blocked to stay locked "for security," hardware that's misaligned so the latch doesn't fully catch, worn internal mechanisms that stick or require extra force, and mismatched hardware that was swapped in without checking whether it's actually fire-rated for that door. Any of these can be enough to fail an inspection.
Door Closers and Why They Matter for Compliance
A fire-rated door only does its job if it's actually closed and latched, so most fire doors are required to have a working closer that pulls the door shut and fully latches it automatically — propped open or slow to close is a common inspection issue. We install and adjust closers so the door closes fully and consistently, not just most of the time.
New Installations for Code Compliance
Whether you're outfitting a new commercial space, converting a door that was never meant to be an exit, or replacing hardware that's outdated, we'll install panic bars and closers sized and rated for that specific door and your building's requirements — not a generic one-size-fits-all fix.
Preparing for a Fire Marshal Inspection
If you've got an inspection coming up, we can walk your exit doors ahead of time and fix the things that typically get flagged — hardware that doesn't latch, closers that have been disconnected, or a panic bar that's been replaced with something that isn't actually rated for that door. Catching it before the inspector does saves you a callback.
Commercial Properties We Work With
Offices, retail storefronts, restaurants, medical offices, and multi-tenant buildings are where we see panic hardware most often. If you manage multiple locations, we can work through them consistently so every property meets the same standard.
Maintenance to Keep Hardware Compliant
Panic hardware and closers take a beating from daily traffic, so periodic checks catch small issues — a loosening closer arm, a latch that's starting to stick — before they become a failed inspection or, worse, a door that doesn't open when someone needs it to.
What It Costs
Every job is quoted individually up front, based on the door, the hardware needed, and how many doors are involved — no hidden fees, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Estimates are free, and property managers with multiple locations get the same honest treatment on every call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install panic bars?
Yes. We install fire-rated panic bars and exit devices on commercial doors across Palm Beach and Broward County, sized and rated to fit your door and occupancy type.
Can you repair an existing panic bar or exit device?
Yes — sticking, misaligned, or failing panic hardware is one of our most common commercial calls. We repair or replace the device so the door latches and releases the way code requires.
Do you install fire-rated door closers?
Yes. We install and adjust door closers so fire-rated doors close and latch properly on their own, which is required for the door to do its job in a fire.
Can you help before a fire marshal inspection?
Yes. We can go through your exit hardware ahead of an inspection and fix anything that's likely to get flagged — a non-latching door, a disconnected closer, hardware that's been swapped for something non-compliant.
What businesses need panic hardware?
Any commercial space where code requires it based on occupancy — offices, retail, restaurants, medical, and multi-tenant buildings are the ones we see most often. If you're not sure whether your doors need it, we're happy to take a look.
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