Push bars, exit devices, and panic hardware installation and repair. Von Duprin, Sargent, and all major brands across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
From rim exit devices on storefront doors to fire-rated vertical rod panic hardware, we keep your egress systems safe and code-compliant.
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Exit Device Types
We install, repair, and replace every type of commercial panic hardware and exit device for safe egress and fire code compliance.
Surface-mounted exit devices with a latch bolt that engages a strike plate on the door frame. The most common and cost-effective panic hardware type.
Exit devices with rods extending to top and bottom latching points for multi-point security. Required on pairs of doors without a center mullion.
Exit devices with a mortise lock body installed inside the door edge. Combine panic hardware with mortise locking functions.
Slim-profile exit devices designed specifically for narrow-stile aluminum storefront and glass doors.
UL-listed panic hardware rated for installation on fire-rated door assemblies from 20-minute to 3-hour ratings. Must match the fire rating of the door.
Exit devices with concealed rods and mechanisms for clean aesthetics on architectural glass doors. Only the push bar is visible.
Technical Specifications
Commercial panic hardware must meet strict BHMA/ANSI grades, fire ratings, and ADA requirements for life safety compliance.
BHMA/ANSI Grade
Grade 1 (heavy duty commercial)
Cycle Testing
1,000,000+ cycles (Grade 1)
Fire Ratings
20-min, 45-min, 60-min, 90-min, 3-hr
ADA Compliance
Max 15 lbs to release, accessible design
Door Width Range
28 to 48 inches standard
Locking Options
Key lock, electric latch, alarmed
Finish Options
US26D, US28, US32D, bronze, aluminum
Material
Stainless steel, steel, aluminum
Applications
Building codes require panic hardware on egress doors in assembly, educational, and high-hazard occupancies throughout the DMV.
Why Choose Us
Property managers and building owners choose Expert Glass Repair for professional panic hardware service and fire code compliance.
Every panic hardware installation meets IBC, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and local fire code requirements. We verify proper device selection, fire rating, and installation for full code compliance on every job.
Modern exit devices provide secure locking from the exterior while allowing instant egress from the interior. Keyed options, electric latch retraction, and alarmed panic hardware provide layered security without compromising safety.
We install, repair, and replace all types of panic hardware on all door types. Our technicians verify proper latching, dogging, key operation, and fire rating compliance on every installation.
Full commercial liability insurance with COI certificates provided for property managers and general contractors throughout the DMV.
FAQ
Common questions about commercial panic hardware, exit devices, and fire code compliance.
Service Areas
We install, repair, and maintain commercial panic hardware throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
DC fire marshals actively enforce panic hardware requirements. We ensure your exit devices meet all District fire code standards.
Virginia fire code requires panic hardware on egress doors in commercial buildings. We provide same-day service throughout Northern Virginia.
Maryland commercial buildings must maintain functioning panic hardware for fire code compliance and occupant safety.
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Learn MorePanic Hardware Expertise
Panic hardware is life safety equipment that enables building occupants to exit quickly during emergencies by simply pushing against a horizontal bar. Building codes require panic hardware on egress doors in assembly occupancies with 50 or more people, educational occupancies, and high-hazard areas. In the Washington DC metropolitan area, fire marshals and building inspectors actively enforce these requirements, and non-compliant panic hardware can result in violations, fines, and liability exposure.
The main types of commercial panic hardware include rim exit devices, which use a single latch at the frame edge, vertical rod exit devices with top and bottom latching for double doors without mullions, and mortise exit devices that combine panic bar operation with mortise lock security. Fire-rated doors require UL-listed fire-rated panic hardware matching the door rating. All panic hardware must meet BHMA/ANSI Grade 1 standards for commercial use and ADA requirements for maximum activating force.
Expert Glass Repair installs, repairs, and replaces panic hardware from all major manufacturers including Von Duprin, Sargent, Corbin Russwin, Yale, Precision, Detex, and Falcon. We verify proper device selection, fire rating compatibility, and installation for full code compliance. Our technicians carry common panic hardware parts on our service vehicles for same-day repairs throughout DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
Call for same-day panic hardware repair or schedule a free estimate for new exit device installation and fire code compliance.
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