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Doors/Entry Systems
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Automated security gate in front of empty playground of school.
Construction
New ICC building code changes strengthen gate safety requirements
The International Code Council has approved four code change proposals intended to strengthen safety and maintenance requirements for gates in schools, parks, commercial properties...
July 30, 2026
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A school's exterior doors should be electronically monitored to indicate whether the door is open or closed.
Doors
Doors and Security
Feb. 6, 2026
Courtesy of TGP
Multifunctional, fire-rated glazing systems solve challenges of designing to meet code requirements and security goals.
Access Control/Visitor Management
Ins and Outs of Safety
July 7, 2025
Courtesy of Technical Glass Products
Multifunctional, fire-rated glass provides code-compliant defense against fire while helping schools design secure entry vestibules.
Safety & Security
Secure and Accessible
Feb. 2, 2024
4687 Sar Mortise Lock Indicator Classroom Cmyk Asu Digital Ad 1400x800 V
Sponsored
Enhanced Security and Privacy with ASSA ABLOY’s New Status Indicators
Feb. 6, 2020
Security Records Video
Sponsored
Key Control: Anytime. Anywhere. Any Device.
July 1, 2016
Courtesy SSI Guardian
A revised fire code means many Colorado districts will be replacing the locks on their classroom doors
Doors/Entry Systems
Colorado districts look to spend millions upgrading classroom locks
June 20, 2016
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Doors/Entry Systems
Managing Your Campus Key System
Feb. 1, 2016
NBC News
New York City is installing thousands of door alarms at schools to prevent students from leaving a school without being detected
Doors/Entry Systems
18,000 door alarms have been installed at New York City schools
Oct. 14, 2015
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