Panic bars also known as push bars serve as emergency exit devices and commonly found in commercial buildings. These bars are horizontal and mounted on the inside of doors typically at waist height. When pushing a panic bar it releases the door lock and allow a quick exit during emergencies. This special design enables people to use their own body weight against the bar in order to open the door which is very useful for kids and disabled people.
Where Panic Bars Are Used?
Panic Bars have many uses in commercial buildings where a quick evacuation is necessary. Schools and universities install panic bars to ensure quick evacuation and safe routes for students in emergency situations.
In hopping malls there is a regulation requiring the installation of panic bars on emergecy exits.
Who Can Installs Them?
The installation of panic bars is typically carried out by professional locksmith technicians but also other professionals with expertise in commercial door systems and safety regulations can install them this includes certified commercial door contractors, building maintenance teams and security system installers who specialize in access control devices.
