The Benefits of Panic Bars in Commercial Buildings
Panic bars—also known as crash bars or exit devices—are legally required in many commercial buildings. But beyond compliance, they play a major role in keeping your employees, customers, and visitors safe during an emergency.
At Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm, we install and maintain panic bars for Phoenix businesses that want to stay secure, accessible, and up to code.
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What Is a Panic Bar?
A panic bar is a horizontal push bar installed on the interior of exit doors. When pressed, it unlatches the door and allows immediate exit—without needing keys or turning a knob.
Why Panic Bars Are Required in Many Commercial Spaces
According to fire code, panic hardware is required on exit doors for
Assembly spaces with 50+ occupants
Educational facilities
Hazardous occupancy rooms
High-traffic commercial or public buildings
Key Benefits of Panic Bars
1. Fast, Easy Egress in Emergencies
During a fire, power failure, or security threat, panic bars ensure people can exit quickly—without fumbling for a key or turning a handle.
2. Fire and Life Safety Code Compliance
Most commercial and industrial properties must have panic hardware on designated emergency exits to meet IFC and NFPA standards.
3. Increased Security
Many panic bars can be integrated with
Alarm systems
Delayed egress
Electric locking/unlocking
Access control systems
So your building stays secure without sacrificing safety.
4. ADA Compliance and Accessibility
Panic bars are ADA-friendly and meet the requirement for “one motion to open,” with no tight grasping, pinching, or twisting.
5. Durable and Long-Lasting
Built to handle thousands of uses, panic bars are ideal for
Retail back doors
Warehouse exits
Gym and school exits
Medical and public buildings
Types of Panic Bars We Install
Rim panic devices
Mortise exit devices
Vertical rod panic hardware
Alarmed exit bars
Delayed egress panic bars
Fire-rated exit devices
When Should You Upgrade or Replace a Panic Bar?
The bar sticks, jams, or doesn’t fully retract
The return spring is broken or loose
Hardware shows signs of wear or rust
The door fails to latch properly when closed
You’re upgrading to fire-rated or access-controlled exits
Where We Install Panic Bars in Phoenix
We work with businesses across
Downtown Phoenix
Ahwatukee
Maryvale
Arcadia
Camelback East
Biltmore
North and South Phoenix
And all of Maricopa County
Protect Lives and Your Liability
Outdated or missing panic hardware can put your building at risk—both physically and legally. We’ll help you stay protected with properly installed, inspected, and code-approved panic bars.
Affordable Security Locksmith And Alarm – Phoenix
(602) 854-2766
affordablesecurityphoenix.com
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