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Door Handing

Stand on the secure side of the door (where you would insert your key) with your back to the hinge side of the frame. For pairs, determine the hand of the active leaf. The active leaf is typically the door with the lockset. Both leaves may be active.

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Florida Building Code

• Florida Building Code Product Approval Search – https://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx
• FL12400 – floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_dtl.aspx?param=wGEVXQwtDqsj1XgYDJMD2aEhU5IHhf0bhIdrDVW49yF7gEciuRAKIw%3d%3d

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Basics of Hardware

• Door Hardware 101: Basic Hardware Jargon
• Know Your Accessibility Acronyms
• Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure: When and Where
• Basics of Lock Functions
• Basics of Electronic Locks
• Basics of Panic Hardware
• Basics of Closers
• Understanding Key Control
• Basics of Readers and Credentials

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Additional Information

• Allegion Install Instructions (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN)
• Wood Door Veneer FAQs
• Masonite Wood Door Finish/Color Chart
• VT Industries Wood Door Finish/Color Chart
• Eggers Wood Door Finish/Color Chart
• Schlage Hardware Templates
• Allegion Hardware Finishes
• Typical Hardware Locations – Steelcraft · Ceco · Curries
• Steel Door Institute Guidelines for Measuring Existing Openings
• Steel Door Institute Measuring Form

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