Ensuring Code Compliance and Life Safety for a New England School System
By Brian Lundgren | September 16, 2025
Comprehensive safety audits start with reliable door hardware solutions.
Expert guidance and modern hardware help schools meet safety and accessibility codes—keeping every opening secure and compliant.
When a school district in New England began preparing for a comprehensive safety audit, administrators realized that several of their facilities had outdated door hardware that no longer met current life safety and accessibility codes. With dozens of buildings and hundreds of openings to assess, the district needed an experienced partner who could provide expert guidance, efficient service, and long-term reliability.
That’s when they turned to Dugmore & Duncan.
Our team began with a full site evaluation and hardware survey, documenting every door and component across the district. Working closely with the facilities and maintenance staff, we identified non-compliant hardware, fire-rated openings that required updates, and areas that needed improved accessibility under ADA and NFPA standards.
Once the assessment was complete, Dugmore & Duncan developed a phased upgrade plan—allowing the district to address the most critical life safety concerns first while staying within budget. We provided code-compliant door hardware solutions, including fire-rated locks, closers, and panic devices, all tailored to the specific requirements of educational facilities.
Throughout the project, our experts coordinated directly with local inspectors and school safety officials to ensure every installation met the latest state and federal regulations. The result was a successful audit, fully compliant facilities, and safer learning environments for students, teachers, and staff.
Today, this New England school system continues to rely on Dugmore & Duncan for ongoing maintenance, hardware support, and access control upgrades—confident that their buildings meet the highest standards of safety, functionality, and compliance.
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Code compliance isn’t optional—it’s essential for protecting lives and avoiding costly penalties. Learn how our proven solutions can help your district stay compliant and secure.
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