Benefits of Installing Panic Bars on Commercial Exit Doors

When seconds count during an emergency, your commercial building’s exit doors must open quickly and safely. That’s why panic bars, also known as crash bars or exit devices, are not just convenient—they’re often legally required.

At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we install panic hardware on commercial doors throughout Phoenix to help businesses meet fire code requirements, improve security, and protect lives.

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What Is a Panic Bar?

A panic bar is a horizontal push bar mounted on the inside of a door. When pressed, it retracts the latch, allowing the door to open instantly—without turning a knob or handle.

They’re commonly installed on
Back exits
Emergency exits
High-occupancy buildings
Doors along fire evacuation routes

Why Panic Bars Are Critical for Businesses

1. Life Safety Compliance

Most cities, including Phoenix, require panic hardware on exit doors in
Buildings with large public occupancy
Commercial spaces with assembly rooms
Retail stores, restaurants, and schools
Panic bars reduce the risk of injury or fatality during evacuations by allowing quick, intuitive exit—even in the dark or under stress.

2. Fire Code Compliance

Fire marshals regularly inspect commercial properties for safety violations. Panic bars are often part of required life safety equipment to meet local and national fire code regulations.

3. Security Without Sacrificing Safety

Many panic bars come with alarms or delayed egress features. This lets you
Keep the door locked from the outside
Allow emergency exits from the inside
Deter theft by triggering an alarm when the door is opened

4. ADA Accessibility

Panic hardware makes exit doors easier to operate for people with limited mobility, and many models are ADA compliant with low-pressure requirements and easy operation.

5. Insurance and Liability Protection

Failing to provide safe, code-compliant exits could result in
Fines
Higher insurance premiums
Legal claims after an injury or emergency

Types of Panic Bars We Install

Rim exit devices
Surface-mounted and ideal for single doors

Vertical rod devices
Secure both the top and bottom of double doors

Alarmed panic bars
Trigger a siren when opened

Fire-rated panic hardware
Compliant for fire exit doors in commercial buildings

Delayed egress bars
Delay door opening for a few seconds with an audible alert—great for retail loss prevention

Where Panic Bars Should Be Installed

Back-of-house exit doors
Emergency exits in retail and restaurant spaces
School and daycare exits
Warehouse fire exits
Office corridors and stairwells
Churches and community centers

We Install Panic Hardware Throughout Phoenix

Our commercial locksmith team installs and services panic hardware in
Downtown Phoenix
Ahwatukee
Arcadia
Maryvale
Biltmore
Camelback East
North and South Phoenix
And all of Maricopa County

Ensure Your Exits Are Safe, Secure, and Legal

We’ll help you choose the right panic bar for your doors, install it properly, and make sure your business stays compliant with all fire and safety codes.

Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
(602) 854-2766
affordablesecurityphoenix.com

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