Panic bars (also called crash bars or exit devices) provide essential emergency egress while maintaining security.
NC Local Locksmith installs, repairs, and maintains panic bar systems throughout Hubert, Jacksonville, Wilmington, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Asheville. We ensure your exit devices meet building codes while operating reliably when needed.
Professional Panic Bar Services
We install new panic bar systems on emergency exits, repair malfunctioning exit devices, replace worn or damaged components, ensure building and fire code compliance, install exterior trim providing outside access, integrate with alarm and access control systems, adjust for smooth operation, and perform preventive maintenance.
Exit devices must allow free egress from inside while preventing unauthorized entry from outside. Different applications require different configurations—rim exit devices, mortise exit devices, vertical rod devices, and concealed vertical rod systems each serve specific needs.
Code Compliance Requirements
Building and fire codes strictly regulate emergency exits. Doors must open with single action (pushing the bar), require maximum 15 pounds of force, can’t require keys or special knowledge, must have specific hardware finishes for accessibility, and integrate with fire alarm systems for automatic unlocking.
We ensure every installation meets applicable codes including IBC, NFPA, and local requirements.
Common Applications
Retail store emergency exits, office building stairwell doors, school and university buildings, medical facilities, restaurants and entertainment venues, warehouses and industrial facilities, and multi-tenant commercial buildings all require properly functioning panic bars.
Installation & Configuration
Proper installation ensures reliable emergency function and long service life.
We reinforce doors if needed for hardware weight, install exit devices level and aligned, adjust latching mechanisms correctly, install exterior trim with appropriate functions (pull, keyed, or dummy), integrate request-to-exit for alarm systems, and test operation thoroughly.
Repair Services
Common Problems – Sticky or difficult operation
Component Replacement – Worn touchpads, dogging mechanisms, latches
Adjustment – Proper latching and alignment
Integration Repair – Fix alarm and access control connections
Code Updates – Bring older installations to current standards
Maintenance Programs
Exit devices require periodic maintenance ensuring reliable emergency function. We provide scheduled service including lubrication, adjustment, component inspection, replacement of worn parts before failure, and testing of all functions. Regular maintenance prevents emergency situations where exit devices fail when needed most.
Need panic bar services? Contact NC Local Locksmith at (252) 584-3324 for professional installation, repair, and maintenance.
