Consumer Awareness Tips on Finding Codes and Regulations in Hawaii.

Consumer Awareness Tips on Finding Codes and Regulations in Hawaii. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 An excellent place to be able to view codes is your local library. Look in the Government section. When researching Uniform Building Codes, search the chapter titled Means of Egress. Read the chapter titled Means of Egress when researching the Uniform Fire Code. Codes are not normally displayed in their complete form on the Internet. Since the building and fire codes have to be ratified by each state, there will be different year building and fire codes for each state. This is because the codes cannot be implemented until they are adopted and time has been provided for the inspectors to get up to speed. Contact Hawaii Fire Doors.com Hawaiifiredoors.com Fire Door Inspection Services include, at a minimum: Annual Fire Door Inspections Fire Door Code Compliance Completing and Performing Statement of Conditions *Inspect the Door & Door Frame *Perform an Operational test on the Door – (Swing Test; Close Test; Latch Test; Electric Door *Release; Door Bottom Drag; Door Frame Rub; Door Edge Overlap; Coordinator Malfunction) *Inspection of Hinge Assemblies *Inspection of Door Bolts & Locks *Inspect all Fire Exit Hardware *Inspect and Verify – (Thresholds/Saddle; Clearance, Astragal and Gaskets, Kick-Down Door *Holder, Wedge and Door Stop, Protection Plate, Signage properly installed) DOCUMENTATION AVAILABILITY 24 HOURS A DAY www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness Tips on Door Closers & Door Controls in Hawaii Ne

Consumer Awareness Tips on Door Closers & Door Controls in Hawaii Ne www.transponderkeyshawaii.com 808-943-1425 The most important thing about door closers has nothing to do with the closers themselves. Before installing, servicing or adjusting a door closer, make certain the hinges are properly lubricated, the hinge screws are tight and the door closes smoothly and latches properly. If the door is not operating properly, no door closer will be able to solve the problems. The purpose of a door closer is to close and latch the door under controlled operation every time, preventing slamming and minimizing the sounds that occur as the door is closing. For the purpose of this article, we will only discuss swinging door closers including overhead concealed, surface mounted and floor closers. Door closing equipment has been around for well over 100 years. Some of the original products are still sold today, such as spring hinges, springs, weights, door checks and door closers. An early Norton closer has the name “Door Check” manufactured into the arms. Door closers come in different applications, configurations, sizes and shapes. They can be mounted into the floor beneath the door, into the header area above the door, and surface mounted onto the face of the door. Each type of door closer has its advantages and disadvantages. Most architects install concealed door closers on the public exterior doors of a building because of the aesthetics. Early pot (traditional) closers would wind up the clock-style spring as the door is being opened. The spring would unwind as the door is closing. To control the closing speed, the spring would drive a piston, forcing fluid through orifices in the cylinder. Many pot closers have two holes in different positions. The first, larger hole would permit faster movement (sweep speed). The second, smaller hole closer to the end of the travel, created sufficient force to close and secure the door (latch speed). Without fluid, the spring would expand rapidly and the door would slam. The standard “streamline” or modern surface-mounted door closer operates using fluid in a rack-and-pinion spring-loaded piston mechanism. When the door is opened, the arm assembly rotates a geared spindle that moves a gear driven piston, compressing the main spring and forcing fluid into the area previously occupied by the piston. The spring pressure increases as the door is opened. The farther the door is opened, the greater the spring pressure. As the door is closing, the spring expands and exerts pressure on the piston. As the piston moves back, fluid is forced back to the area surrounding the spring. The valves that control the movement of the fluid as the spring expands determine controlled opening and closing of the door. If fluid is permitted to move too quickly, the door will slam. If fluid is restricted too much, the door will not close and latch. www.transponderkeyshawaii.com 808-943-1425

Installing locking Devices on Fire Doors

Consumer Awareness Tips on.... Installing Locking Devices on Fire Doors www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 Dealing with Fire Doors is a critical activity of locksmiths especially when deploying access control. This is because converting the means of how the door locks and unlocks will be changed from a strictly mechanical operation to one which will involve electronic controls and electrical activation. Fire doors are considered to be assemblies, comprised of several components: the lockset, door closer and electric releasing device included. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) will be very interested in knowing how the new hardware will affect the fire stopping properties of the door, and how the new hardware will affect egress through the door. However, the AHJ will not care at all about how effectively the door will control access into the premises, unless there is a code requirement regarding gaining entry in an emergency. In other words, the AHJ addresses the Life Safety issues and not the Security issues. Access controlled doors which are along the means of egress are focal points for AHJs. Therefore, getting them right should be your mission as a professional locksmith. In our age of specialization and misplaced priorities, frequently you will have to deal with integrators who do not understand locks, architects whose main concerns relate to aesthetics, and building owners who seem to care only about costs. Take also into account that people will be assuming the exits will be operable in an emergency. It is your moral and professional responsibility to do whatever is within your power to assure they are. A fire door should normally be closed and latched, and it should permit free egress at all times. Although the exceptions to these rules are what make designing access a little interesting and fun, assuring that the rest of the situations where there the exceptions do not apply are the job. New revisions to NFPA 80 (NFPA 80 2010) will become effective soon, and many jurisdictions will adapt them into their building code. Codes are the Law, and ignorance of the law is not a defense. If you are dealing with a wood fire door assembly, you might want to consider using an electrified lever. Electrified levers provide an aesthetic solution which provides the same egress capabilities of the original lockset. However they also require wiring of the door. Drilling through a door without altering its fire rating can be performed by either removing the door and shipping it to a shop authorized to do this, or by someone with Perfect Raceway Certification. www.hawaiifiredoors.com

Fire Door Inspection – Top 5 Deficiencies

Consumer Awareness Tips....... Fire Door Inspection – Top 5 Deficiencies www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 As more jurisdictions adopt the 2009 International Fire Code (IFC), the 2009 edition of NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, or other codes which reference the 2007 or 2010 edition of NFPA 80 – Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, more attention is being focused on fire doors and egress doors. Fire door assemblies and certain egress doors must be inspected annually per these publications, and any deficiencies found must be corrected without delay. 1. Painted or missing fire door labels The label found on the edge or top of a fire door and in the rabbet of a fire-rated frame may be made of metal, paper, or plastic, or may be stamped or diecast into the door or frame. Labels must be visible and legible. Some embossed labels can still be read if they are painted, but if a painted label is illegible, the paint must be removed. If labels are missing or can’t be made legible, the Authority Having Jurisdiction may require the doors or frames to be re-labeled by a listing agency. 2. Poor clearance dimensions around the perimeter of the door in the closed position The maximum clearance allowed by NFPA 80 between a fire door and the frame at the head, jambs, and meeting stiles of pairs is 1/8” for wood doors, and 3/16” for hollow metal doors. The maximum clearance at the bottom of the door is ¾” between the bottom of the door and the top of the flooring or threshold. Prior to the 2007 edition, NFPA 80 included a variable requirement for the undercut, depending on the type of flooring. For clearances larger than allowed by NFPA 80, there are gasketing products in development which may be allowed by the listing agencies as an alternative to replacing the door. Shimming the hinges with metal shims may help to correct the problem, and there are metal edges available which are listed for use when a door needs to be increased in width to reduce the clearance. 3. Kick-down door holders A kick-down door holder is a simple mechanical device which is mounted on the bottom corner of the door and flips down to hold the door open. Because fire doors must be self-closing or automatic-closing (there are a few exceptions), a kick-down holder is not an acceptable way of holding open a fire door. A mechanical hold-open feature in a door closer and other types of hold-opens such as wedges, hooks, and overhead holders are not allowed for fire doors either. An automatic-closing fire door is held open electronically, and closes upon fire alarm. This may be accomplished with a wall- or floor-mounted magnetic holder, a closer-holder unit which receives a signal from the fire alarm system or incorporates its own smoke detector, or a separate hold-open unit which is paired with a standard door closer. There is also a battery-operated hold-open available which can be used in some retrofit applications. Existing fire doors may be equipped with fusible link closer arms, which incorporate a fusible link that is intended to melt during a fire and release the hold-open. Current building and life-safety codes do not allow fusible link arms on doors in a means of egress, because they do not allow the doors to control the spread of smoke. Automatic-closing doors must be initiated by the fire alarm system or smoke detection. 4. Auxiliary hardware items that interfere with the intended function of the door These auxiliary items may include creative ways of holding open the door or providing additional security. In many cases the auxiliary items create an egress problem, for example, additional locks or surface bolts (most egress doors must unlatch with one operation), chains or creative devices used with panic hardware, or electronic access control products that have not been installed with the required release devices for code compliance. Hardware used on fire doors must be listed for that use, and items not listed for use on a fire door must be removed. Holes left by the removal of auxiliary items must be filled in accordance with NFPA 80, typically either with steel fasteners, or with the same material as the door or frame. Field preparation for these auxiliary items may also create a problem on fire doors. NFPA 80 limits job site preparation of fire doors to holes for surface-applied hardware, function holes for mortise locks, and holes for labeled viewers. The maximum hole diameter is 1”, except holes for cylinders which may be any diameter. Protection plates may be field-installed, and wood and composite doors may be undercut in the field a maximum of ¾” (check with the door manufacturer first). Field modifications beyond what is allowed by NFPA 80 may void the label and require re-labeling of the assembly. 5. Fire doors blocked to stay in the open position If a fire door is not able to close, it can’t compartmentalize the building and prevent the spread of fire and smoke. Fire doors are typically blocked open for the convenience of the building’s occupants. Many people don’t understand the function of fire doors, and may compromise life safety without realizing the results of their actions. Educating facilities staff and the building’s occupants on fire door requirements can help to avoid a problem, and/or a fine from the local fire marshal. Aloha & Mahalo Richard Berrios Sr. Fire Door Inspector / Locksmith Fire Doors Hawaii.com www.hawaiifiredoors.com Affordable Locksmith & Son LLC 808-943-1425 www.affordablelocksmithandsons.com Hawaiifiredoors.com Fire Door Inspection Services include, at a minimum: Annual Fire Door Inspections Fire Door Code Compliance Completing and Performing Statement of Conditions *Inspect the Door & Door Frame *Perform an Operational test on the Door – (Swing Test; Close Test; Latch Test; Electric Door *Release; Door Bottom Drag; Door Frame Rub; Door Edge Overlap; Coordinator Malfunction) *Inspection of Hinge Assemblies *Inspection of Door Bolts & Locks *Inspect all Fire Exit Hardware *Inspect and Verify – (Thresholds/Saddle; Clearance, Astragal and Gaskets, Kick-Down Door *Holder, Wedge and Door Stop, Protection Plate, Signage properly installed) DOCUMENTATION AVAILABILITY 24 HOURS A DAY Contact us ..... We do inspections right! 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A Wake-Up Call for the Locksmith Industry!!

Consumer Awareness Tips - Certified Professional Locksmith's in Hawaii. A Wake-Up Call for the Locksmith Industry!! www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com The terms, “asleep at the switch” and “asleep at the wheel” arose from 19th-century American railroading, when it was the trainman’s duty to switch cars from one track to another by means of manually operated levers. If he should fail to do so, trains could collide. You could say that the American locksmith industry has been asleep or at least fairly passive in the last few decades as locksmiths watched the growth of the large home centers and alarm companies encroach upon their security businesses, eating away at their profits. When listings of phony locksmiths ballooned in the last couple of years, the locksmith industry was still slumbering, with most locksmiths minding their own businesses. Yet, some got angry and a few locksmiths took action, such as Illinois locksmith Mike Bronzell who, fed up with the scammers, took legal action against a company that was hurting locksmith businesses in Illinois. I was shocked to see the hundreds of illegitimate locksmiths listed on the internet all over the Nation! “How to Stop a Fraudulent Scam,”?? I realized then that most locksmiths and most locksmith distributors had been nearly asleep as this incredible challenge to the locksmith industry grew while listings of phony “locksmiths” sprouted like wild weeds! You could say that the American locksmith industry has been asleep or at least fairly passive in the last few decades as locksmiths watched the growth of the large home centers and alarm companies encroach upon their security businesses, eating away at their profits. When listings of phony locksmiths ballooned in the last couple of I found out about Larry Friberg’s www.legallocksmiths.com and Mike Bronzell and Gale Johnson and Tim McMullen at ALOA and the efforts that were taken “behind the scenes” to extinguish the burgeoning threat to all legitimate locksmiths. I realized that until more locksmiths and distributors got involved, the scammers were here to stay. Seven months later, it is apparent that the locksmith industry is finally awake. Not that there aren’t people still pretending to be legitimate locksmiths, ripping customers off. For example, a Detroit area locksmith showed me a copy of a handwritten invoice from Dependable Locks Inc. of Clearwater, Fla. He told me the customer was furious after having to pay for an Adams Rite deadlatch with the wrong backset that didn’t work. What was the price for this “service?” The invoice shows $350 for a “new mahahis” and $85 for “libor” (which I assume is supposed to be “labor”) for a total of $435. The real locksmith then put on a new lock and fixed the Adams Rite paddle and charged the customer a total of $250. I know buyers should beware but this example is just one of hundreds of examples of people scammed by guys pretending to be legitimate locksmiths. It’s like MTV’s show, Punk’d, but designed for unknowing customers who need lock help and look in phone books, on the Internet, or call an operator for assistance. Thankfully, a lot is being done to combat such shenanigans. For example, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley filed suit on August 31, 2009, against Dependable Locks and its owners for their “role in locksmith scheme.” The Attorney General wrote: “The defendants have repeatedly taken advantage of vulnerable consumers who are locked out of their homes and cars. By saturating Massachusetts phone books with their false advertisements and overcharging customers for their services, the defendants have not only harmed consumers, but also negatively affected legitimate locksmith companies in the Commonwealth.” Some of the positive actions taken this year came out of an April 16th meeting held at ALOA Headquarters which included representatives from locksmiths, distributors, ALOA, locksmith magazines, Larry Friberg, and me. There was a lot of discussion on how to beat the scammers and one of the decisions was to educate real locksmiths on how to fight the cyber battle and to introduce programs that set real locksmiths apart from scammers. All three locksmith publications agreed to run an article on how to combat deceptive listings on the Internet and how to claim your site back if it’s been “hijacked” (“How to Fight the Cyber Battle: Locksmith Internet Defense 101”). ALOA then helped produce a Public Service Announcement and radio and television spots (ranging from 15 to 60 seconds) were introduced. Two sets were produced, one with the tagline, “Locksmiths You Can Trust,” and another set which allows locksmiths to put in their own company tagline and logo. Tim McMullen, Legislative Manager from ALOA, has been traveling around the country to various locksmith associations to show what has been done. He highlighted the improved FindALocksmith.com website that allows consumers to find reputable locksmiths in their areas. ALOA members can enter data like specialties, shop hours, radius search, and multiple locations. McMullen also introduced to the industry TMP Directional Marketing which has undertaken a $55 million directory advertising program for ALOA. This program allows ALOA members to advertise together under a trademark ad which will be supported by a branded ad. TMP, who has close contacts with the nationwide directories, can cut down on the number of non-members using the ALOA logo. ALOA and TMP Directional Marketing have developed a partnership with AT&T and other phone companies to launch a Yellow Pages Brand AD National Program which will allow consumers to be directed to select an ALOA member thru the ALOA Trademarked Column Listing and ALOA Branded Ad Program. With their help, consumers will hopefully be directed to a trusted locksmith within the Yellow Page books and Internet sites. One of the best and most effective tools for a locksmith to give his customer is the “Locksmith Scam Alert,” a high-quality two-page fold-out brochure that directs the end user, “DON’T BE A VICTIM,” and gives information for the unsuspecting consumer. It offers “Tips on Hiring a Reputable Locksmith,” including “looking closely at the ad to see that the business name is clearly identified.” It advises asking lots of questions, including where the business is located, its actual address, whether the locksmith is insured or licensed, and whether they are certified. It advises consumers to ask for an estimate and “once the locksmith arrives,” to ask for identification. The brochure also offers info about some of the typical scams and gives information on filing a complaint if necessary with ALOA, the FTC (877-FTC-HELP), the Consumer Protection Agency, the Attorney General, and the BBB. It also offers other informational websites, including aloa.org, locksmithwiki.com, and legallocksmiths.com. For the legitimate locksmith, there is an open spot on the front of the brochure to put his company stamp or company label. These brochures only cost 20 cents each and can be ordered from Professional Business Products at 1-800-355-6322 or can be ordered with the locksmith’s phone number and other information in larger quantities. Distributors can also order these brochures and pass them out as a service to their customers. A few months ago, veteran Detroit-area locksmith Jim Mowry from Aaron’s Lock and Key, wrote a vehement letter to AT&T with the help of his attorney, concerning the proliferation of illegitimate locksmith phone numbers and addresses. Understanding the urgency of the request, a meeting was called by AT&T’s Michigan Sales Manager. I watched and listened to his informed presentation of the problem for reputable locksmiths who depend on Yellow Page advertising. Jim said that it only made sense to eliminate some of his advertising with AT&T because it was hard to tell who was legitimate and who wasn’t. The manager and representatives at AT&T listened intently and promised to do what they could to reduce the problem. When the new Yellow Pages book from Oakland County, Mich., was published, AT&T did what it said it would. Most phony listings had been deleted from the book and many had been eliminated on www.yellowpages.com . Google, after hearing numerous complaints, also made improvements, eliminating tens of thousands of copycat and fraudulent listings, but according to Jim, they “still have a long way to go.” Afterward, I realized that legitimate advertisers who advertise with AT&T and Google can rightfully complain and if they do, their messages can be heard. www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com 808-943-1425 Call the Best locksmith's in Hawaii Affordable Locksmith & Sons

Don't USe Crooked Scammer Locksmith Companies in Hawaii

CONSUMER AWARENESS TIPS ON HIRING A CERTIFIED LOCKSMITH IN HAWAII.....Affordable Locksmith & Son LLC... We offer these tips: Unlike other states, Hawaii doesn't regulate locksmiths. Finding a Locksmith: * USE YELP- Angies List or ALOA Find a Locksmith site. www.transponderkeyshawaii.com *Find a company before you need it. Get recommendations from friends and family and then save the number in your phone in case of emergency. *Skip Google and instead choose an accredited locksmith in good standing with the BBB. A list can be found on its website (www.bbb.org ) or iPhone App. *You can also check with the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA), an organization that abides by a code of ethics and insists on certain training standards requirements (www.mnaloa.org ). * Ask if you are speaking directly with a Locksmith or technician in Hawaii. Not a call center in Florida or New Jersey. *Avoid locksmiths with 800 numbers. Chances are good the company is based in another state. *Call and compare several different locksmiths before deciding whose service you will use. *Ask the person answering the phone for the actual address of the locksmith to ensure reliability. Be wary if they simply answer "locksmith" and refuse to give a full name of the company. Estimates: *Have an estimate emailed to you before any work begins. Be wary of any locksmith who says it cannot provide an estimate until after the vehicle is inspected. *In the estimate, the locksmith should be able to give an exact quote based on the year, make, and model of your vehicle. *The estimate should include a total cost for all work, additional fees, and replacement parts. *Always ask the locksmiths for a worst case scenario, meaning before you ask them to come out, ask them what their highest possible price might be, given your situation. *Read the fine print. Be sure to read any contract thoroughly before signing. Check for additional fees that weren't discussed and understand the terms of any guarantees. Ask what the company will do should the locksmith damage your property and make sure that is in writing as well. *Confirm that the locksmith is insured to cover damage that may result from the repair. *Never just sign a blank work authorization form. On the Scene: *Ask for an ID, a business card, and a license when the locksmith arrives. Locksmiths are required to carry a copy of their licenses. *Be wary if you're told the lock has to be drilled and replaced. A skilled and reputable locksmith should have the training necessary to unlock any door. Although in some instances the locksmith is unable to pick the lock- The technician should give you the option of calling another locksmith out without charging you anything! *After the service is finished, be sure to get an itemized receipt that includes the price of the service call, labor, and mileage. *Don't pay cash. Even mobile locksmiths should be able to accept credit cards or checks. Scammers will often insist that the machine is broken or give another excuse for needing cash. Don't fall for it. Don't be their next VICTIM! Call 808-943-1425 Affordable Locksmith & Sons www.transponderkeyshawaii.com

Today Investigates: Shady Locksmiths Preying On The Vulnerable

Today Investigates: Shady Locksmiths Preying On The Vulnerable In a lengthy segment on the Today Show, eight locksmiths were called by a producer posing as a customer who had locked herself out of her home. Before the segment, a legitimate and licensed local locksmith had installed a Kwikset deadbolt that could be picked in under a minute by a qualified locksmith. He estimated that the job should cost about $100. Four of the eight turned out to be scammers, charging excessive fees and/or damaging or destroying the deadbolt lock. Rather than picking it, they drilled it out or attacked with a crowbar. One guy even removed the entire doorknob with a wrench. Charges went as high as $600. These locksmiths were selected from Internet ads promising 24-hour emergency service. It turned out that many of them listed fake addresses and were, in fact, telephone banks dispatching unlicensed workers posing as locksmiths. The national news show also showed listing after listing of scammer locksmiths online. At the end of the segment, the Today show reporter and their legitimate locksmith suggested that consumers get the business card and phone number of a local, licensed locksmith ahead of time and program that number into their phones in case of emergency. www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com Watch the video at: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/45320607#45320607

Locksmith's are Very Dynamic!

A LOCKSMITH's TRADE & SKILLS ARE DYNAMIC! www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-1425 My Thoughts on Being a locksmith......... No one aspires to become a LOCKSMITH? It's considered a secret trade passed down to generations! Father to Son. (THEY ALSO HAVE MANY COURSES) Being a LOCKSMITH is very rewarding and to me it's one of the most interesting things anyone can do. People who like a challenge as a problem solver and who think like a detective, doctor, salesperson, teacher and mechanic are a perfect fit for this craft. Locksmiths do it all! We are machinists, masons, carpenters, electricians, and more all rolled into one. Jack of all trades, master at none some may say? READ THIS CAREFULLY. THIS IS NOT THE CASE! The Locksmith is a renaissance craftsman/women, who uses all skill sets combined which makes it one of the most unique skilled labor careers available. They are critical thinkers and they don't just cut keys! Consumers are often unaware of the diverse training and the hours of commitment a locksmith dedicates to professional development. It is a never ending growth experience that is for lack of a better term - SEXY! Think about it! Your a lockpicker, a safecracker....all these cool things, but there is so much more. Locksmiths also provide the consumer with quality security hardware for homes, businesses, institutions, government facilities and they even work on cars! They are security hardware specialists. Compared to a boring and robotic 9-5 job, being a locksmith is sexy because each day brings something new and interesting. The Locksmith provides a solution to the consumer in ways no big box store can do! Hire a Professional Locksmiths and tell them you want to see something SEXY! www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-1425

A LOCKSMITH's TRADE & SKILLS ARE DYNAMIC! www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-1425 My Thoughts on Being a locksmith......... No one aspires to become a LOCKSMITH? It's considered a secret trade passed down to generations! Father to Son. (THEY ALSO HAVE MANY COURSES) Being a LOCKSMITH is very rewarding and to me it's one of the most interesting things anyone can do. People who like a challenge as a problem solver and who think like a detective, doctor, salesperson, teacher and mechanic are a perfect fit for this craft. Locksmiths do it all! We are machinists, masons, carpenters, electricians, and more all rolled into one. Jack of all trades, master at none some may say? READ THIS CAREFULLY. THIS IS NOT THE CASE! The Locksmith is a renaissance craftsman/women, who uses all skill sets combined which makes it one of the most unique skilled labor careers available. They are critical thinkers and they don't just cut keys! Consumers are often unaware of the diverse training and the hours of commitment a locksmith dedicates to professional development. It is a never ending growth experience that is for lack of a better term - SEXY! Think about it! Your a lockpicker, a safecracker....all these cool things, but there is so much more. Locksmiths also provide the consumer with quality security hardware for homes, businesses, institutions, government facilities and they even work on cars! They are security hardware specialists. Compared to a boring and robotic 9-5 job, being a locksmith is sexy because each day brings something new and interesting. The Locksmith provides a solution to the consumer in ways no big box store can do! Hire a Professional Locksmiths and tell them you want to see something SEXY! www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-1425

Locksmith Scammer Companies are Full Blown Criminal Felons!

Locksmith Scammers are Full Blown Criminal Felons
 www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithshawaii.com 808-943-1425 The information provided is real and factual. Recently doing my own research & Investigations I discovered a lot things by simply using Google. I found a LOT of locations listed for a LOT of locksmith company names belonging to one "company or individual", but no shops were actually found. I found a phone number of 646-315-8883 which was on a website back linked from the ALOA Security Professionals Association Inc. (ALOA SPAI) Find-A-Locksmith directory for a licensed member named Liad Messenger a Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) from a company called Locksmith NYC? The CRL certification is issued by ALOA SPAI. Below are several more company names using that number and they all have different names and locations. So what's the big deal? Considering that ALOA SPAI has continually sold a narrative that such things are considered inappropriate activity or possibly scammer activity, which is the reasoning why licensing is needed, it would appear to be hypocritical for them to have a member with so many names and no locations, etc. Their member also possesses a state issued license, Therefore, the excuse that licensing will stop this activity makes the entire argument invalid and can no longer be used, discussed, or sold to the media or state and local legislatures. Essentially, we would have to say now that "there are no scammers, only good locksmiths and bad locksmiths. Should we as an industry understand that this is the new normal? I also just uncovered that Liad Messinger CRL also operates a Lead Generation/Call Center company named L&L Lead Service at 14545 Friar St.Van Nuys, CA. The million dollar question is why does a lead generation company need to have so many different names and numbers? Why not simply promote your brand with a single identity and contact number. We may never know the answer, but in fairness, the question must be asked.
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Consumer Awareness tips for JHACO HOSPITAL INSPECTIONS..

Consumer Awareness tips for JHACO HOSPITAL INSPECTIONS.. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 One of the jobs of the Joint Committee on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JHACO) is to audit hospitals throughout the United States to ensure they are in compliance. One of their concerns is how narcotics, pharmaceuticals, "sharps" (needles/scalpels), etc., are secured in rooms, refrigerators, carts or cabinets. However, JHACO does not specify how to secure the containers of these compounds. For example, under Security of Medication, effective August 3, 2005, under the Frequently Asked Questions web page of the JHACO web site, the following two questions are answered and I quote: "Q: How does Joint Commission define "secure" in relation to medication stored in the pharmacy, patient units, operating rooms, and crash carts? A: Stock medications stored in the Pharmacy and in patient care areas must be either locked or under constant surveillance. The same holds true for the operating room including anesthesia carts - when an anesthesia cart is unattended and not under constant surveillance, it must be locked or stored in a locked room. The same requirement applies to floor medication carts and crash carts and any prepackaged surgical or treatment packs that may contain medication." Under Bedside Medications, also effective August 3, 2005, "Q: Can medications for patient self-administration be stored at the patient's bedside? A: Yes, but only if the medication is stored under lock and key or secured in a way to assure that the patient and authorized staff can access the medication but others cannot." JHACO may not specify how to secure; however, the group has teeth. A hospital can be cited for not locking up or for not having access control. No one other than an authorized individual should have access to a narcotics cabinet. If the facility does not resolve a situation in a timely fashion, it could lose accreditation or even federal funding. Please contact us for Compliance codes or issues and Inspections! www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

War Stories "The Locksmith in Honolulu" www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 Often called the "second oldest profession," according to the research done by ALOA. Locksmithing has been around since Biblical times. For centuries since, locksmiths have been getting people into or out of predicaments that are often routine, but can also be emotional, scary, funny or just plain memorable. "People don't call me because everything's OK? "People call me because they're fighting with their spouse and they want to keep them out of the house. Most times my clients are not happy when they call me, but when I pack up and leave and have done my job, they're always happy I've been there." While at the job site I try to stay out of domestic disputes, but the nature of a locksmith's job often lands them in the crossfire. I remembers a client in Pearl City who wanted a deadbolt on her bedroom to stave off an abusive boyfriend who was living there, according to what she told me "I get all the tools out and the tarp and all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere -- a big, 300 Samoan -pound guy -- and says 'Brah You no putting no locks on my door,'" I remember.. "His wife & him get into this big argument and he calls the cops." I went and sat on the tailgate on my truck until the police told me to go ahead and continue with the lock installation. On Another occasion I was changing the locks on a Waimanalo home for a woman going through a divorce. "I was re-keying all the locks and all of a sudden her husband comes screeching around the corner saying 'I'm going to call the police! I'm looking around wondering if this guy was talking to me? When I realizes he was...... "I said, 'Hey, I'm just doing my job.'" Protecting the women you love!! Because I have done so many jobs for warring couples, I asked her which method of payment was she intending to use? "I was concerned this gentleman (her Husband) was going to withdraw the money out of their bank account if she issued me a check? I've seen it all, I'm telling you! That's when she calmly walked over to me and whispered.. I've got a separate account and he doesn't know about it.' I once got a call recently from a woman who said she had locked herself out of her safe in Manoa "When I showed up she said 'Hurry up, my husband's coming home in half an hour, "And he has my stuff in his safe." When this type of behavior happens... It's usually due to a bitter "DIVORCE". So at which time I stopped trying to open the safe, and told her she needed to get her attorney involved if she wanted this safe opened by me. I have even changed locks for hoarders afraid someone is going to break in and steal all their stuff, Ridiculous Paranoia! This house was in deep in the Kalihi Valley. It's awful, the smell was so bad! This lady already had eight or 10 locks. There were piles of dog (poop) all over the carpeting. They were just sitting there watching TV and knitting, and I'm stepping over the piles like land mines." Some times the call aren't on the level and not easy to detect, "You get the pranksters," "Like, 'My wife is handcuffed to the bed and can you come and look at it?' I instruct them to call HPD Or 'I dropped my keys down the toilet.' Then I tell them to call a plumber." How about this one..... I can't find the hole to where the key fits? This was A dude... I didn't know what to say? When any guy has trouble finding the hole......It's a problem I can't fix!!! The Life of Affordable Locksmith & Sons www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

The Scammer Locksmith's are Criminals in Hawaii!

The Scammer Locksmith's are Criminals in Hawaii! www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com As an independent Private locally on family business of Locksmiths here on Oahu Hawaii I really appreciate a small town News Reporter Chad Silber for being the ONLY news reporter in the United States that has reported accurately about what is known as "locksmith scammers." This young cub, nailed his recent news report by clearly identifying that locksmiths are not engaged in scamming the consumers. His news headline reads - "Criminals Acting as Locksmiths to Steal from Victims." There was no fluff reporting or blatant activist style reporting which as we have seen elsewhere. Here in Honolulu I have been advocating for a very long time for the hardworking locksmiths while other locksmith's & associations subversively supported and aided in the misinformation in order to force failed and unwanted licensing on the industry in order to restrain trade and eliminate competition. Hawaii is characterized as a major producer of coffee, and pineapples and coconuts. Chad certainly delivered the goods! The only coconut I saw was the subliminal reference of showing the Yellow Page disclaimer notice 2 times that reads - "State or local law may require locksmiths to be licensed. If you have any questions regarding licensure, please contact your locksmith licensing authority." Since there is no such thing in Hawaii why show it unless it is yet another attempt to make a false impression? I think us local certified honest Locksmith's can see through the false sense of security offered by licensing. Either way it appears that maybe the news media is starting to hear my voice or have started reading my blog? Realizing the fact that many of them have been misled by those with a licensing agenda. This agenda has been proven to be a con job, flawed and a failure that has only harmed the industry. The locksmith industry does not want it, but a minority group with special interests does and falsely claim it will stop those posing as locksmith. It doesn't and has not. In Fact the Scammers have paid Locksmiths absorbent fees to get sponsored in a Bonified Locksmith Association just to get a legal license to rob consumers! Very SAD! The Life of a Locksmith in Hawaii www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com

A LOCKSMITH's TRADE & SKILLS ARE DYNAMIC!

www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-1425 My Thoughts on Being a locksmith......... No one aspires to become a LOCKSMITH? It's considered a secret trade passed down to generations! Father to Son. (THEY ALSO HAVE MANY COURSES) Being a LOCKSMITH is very rewarding and to me it's one of the most interesting things anyone can do. People who like a challenge as a problem solver and who think like a detective, doctor, salesperson, teacher and mechanic are a perfect fit for this craft. Locksmiths do it all! We are machinists, masons, carpenters, electricians, and more all rolled into one. Jack of all trades, master at none some may say? READ THIS CAREFULLY. THIS IS NOT THE CASE! The Locksmith is a renaissance craftsman/women, who uses all skill sets combined which makes it one of the most unique skilled labor careers available. They are critical thinkers and they don't just cut keys! Consumers are often unaware of the diverse training and the hours of commitment a locksmith dedicates to professional development. It is a never ending growth experience that is for lack of a better term - SEXY! Think about it! Your a lockpicker, a safecracker....all these cool things, but there is so much more. Locksmiths also provide the consumer with quality security hardware for homes, businesses, institutions, government facilities and they even work on cars! They are security hardware specialists. Compared to a boring and robotic 9-5 job, being a locksmith is sexy because each day brings something new and interesting. The Locksmith provides a solution to the consumer in ways no big box store can do! Hire a Professional Locksmiths and tell them you want to see something SEXY! www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-142

Not So easy Money!

During my 27 years of locksmithing days I occasionally worked for property managers here in Hawaii when they were exercising an eviction. Foreclosure was a term I never heard until recently, but the routine was the same when a tenant did not pay their rent. After the owner got court permission, a work force of several men would descend on the apartment and they would physically break into the apartment or home. Furniture and possessions were removed and a large sticker was affixed to the door indicating that it was illegal to enter. It was my job to secure the property usually Board up all the windows and install a good hasp and padlock on the door. There was no effort to be neat. The whole idea was to visually indicate to the former tenant that they were not longer on the premises. Although it was a sad event each time, the tenants had been repeatedly warned and the owners were completely within their rights. While tenant evictions were few and far between, foreclosures now number in the millions with possibly more residential and commercial properties still forecast to be involved in the next few years. Some locksmiths have discovered good profit by unlocking doors on foreclosure property and changing lock combinations. A more genteel system than the broken jambs I once saw on a regular basis. At the same time, a locksmith kneeling down and picking a lock is in a defenseless position if there is an angry inhabitant behind the door. This was the case in Miami a few weeks ago when a policeman stood by as a locksmith worked to unlock a door to a condominium apartment. The eviction ended in tragedy as the apartment dweller finally unlocked the door from inside and fired several shots at the Locksmith & the Sheriff. Tragically the locksmith was killed and the Sheriff then returned fire and wounded the assailant. Various news stories describe the killed man as a locksmith, but he was more than that! He was a Daddy, Brother, Son, Husband, Grandad! Regardless of whether the person killed was a practicing locksmith or not, the same situation could occur each time a legitimate locksmith is called on a similar foreclosure situation to unlock a door. In my locksmith career I was called hundreds of times during every hour of the day and night for lockouts of all kinds. Growing up in the mean streets of NYC in the 60's - 70's educated me to be alert from all angles or PARANOIA to protect! Either I was overly fortunate or extremely cautious, but there were times when I was 'unavailable' whenever the situation seemed out of the ordinary. So I choose not to take the chance! The life of a Locksmith! www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com

Consumer Awareness Tips: Fire Doors-Metal Hollow Doors etc. Commercial Security Hardware: It All Starts With The Door

Consumer Awareness Tips: Fire Doors-Metal Hollow Doors etc. Commercial Security Hardware: It All Starts With The Door www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 Commercial security hardware is a wide ranging topic. Non-electrified security hardware includes Grade 1 level doors and mechanical hardware. Commercial grade door hardware includes locks, exit devices, closers, thresholds, coordinators, mullions, plates, pulls, and hinges. Before we begin with the hardware attached to the door and jamb, any good discussion should begin with the door itself. In addition to the standard hollow metal doors, solid wood doors and aluminum stile doors, there are customized doors designed to provide different levels of security. These include fire labeled doors (20 minutes to 3 hours), bullet resistant doors, corrosive materials doors, sound deadening doors, lead lined doors and “Student Proof Doors.” Doors and jambs come in a variety of styles, materials and strengths. Stamped metal doors appear to be wood, having a higher fire rating than a comparable solid wood doors. Metal doors can be ordered with a face sheet of 20, 18, 16, 14 and 12 gauge thickness. The thicker the gauge, the heavier the door. The core material can be honeycomb, polystyrene, polyurethane or mineral fiber to name a few. Depending upon hardware to be installed onto the door, reinforcement will usually be added to provide additional support for hardware such as a door closer. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awarenes Tips for Hawaii Schools Safety: SECURITY INTRUDER CLASSROOM LOCKS

Consumer Awarenes Tips for Hawaii Schools Safety: SECURITY INTRUDER CLASSROOM LOCKS www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 LETS PROTECT OUR KIDS IN SCHOOL!!!!! Over the past decade, tragic events in our schools have mandated higher standards than the ones in use over the past 100 years. Several years ago the industry introduced a new series of Classroom functions using the words “Security Intruder Locks.” These locks are only offered in Grade 1. Several manufacturers offer both the Grade 1 heavy duty and Extra Heavy Duty Institutional Hardware. In addition, some manufacturers offer slightly modified versions of the Security Intruder functions that may or may not carry an ANSI rating. Not all manufacturers in this category make all the functions. Therefore when keying systems are a factor, in order to apply a specific function that is not made by the primary product in the building, a secondary keying system may have to be installed. It is extremely important for everyone involved in any school project to study and maintain this information for service and installation. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness Tips: Life Safety Issues with Exit Doors in Hawaii

Consumer Awareness Tips: Life Safety Issues with Exit Doors in Hawaii www.hawaiiifiredoors.com 808943-1425 Today's locksmiths are governed by basic life safety codes. Just about every state, city, and local ordinance has adopted its own interpretations of the many regulatory agencies and associations. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA.) is the authority of fire, electrical, and building safety. It was established in 1896 as an advocate of fire protection and life safety. The codes and standards established by NFPA are a consensus of trade and professional organizations. Basic life safety codes cover over 80 trades and all aspects of building construction. The NFPA has had sufficient influence as to affect a Uniform Fire Code™ that is primarily considered the model and is used by state, city, and local ordinances when designing their own codes and regulations. Fortunately for locksmiths, the concern can be narrowed to door, locks and egress. This article discusses the basic concepts of the life safety codes relating to exit doors that locksmiths need to adhere to regardless of where they work. Occupancy affects which locks will be used. Occupancy relates to the purpose in which the building or part of a building is used or intended to be used. Occupancies are classified into groups that reflect the common purpose. One type of occupancy group covers: hotels, apartment houses and residences or other places where persons dwell. Another occupancy group covers: offices, businesses; and places where service-type transactions occur. Still another occupancy group covers: retail stores; and places where goods, wares, and merchandise are displayed and sold. There are other occupancy groups that cover places of assembly, places with special hazards, places where products are manufactured, etc. Exit doors must open from the inside without special knowledge or effort. Exit doors are those doors intended to be used to egress out of a building or part of a building. Exit doors must be maintained in an operable condition. If the door is part of a fire assembly, the door must be maintained in accordance to the fire assembly requirements. Figure 1 shows a door that is part of a fire assembly, where the fire gasket needs to be replaced. Exit doors are required to be openable from the inside without a key or without any special knowledge or effort. No key-operation from inside means no double-cylinder deadbolts. This includes surface-mounted key-operated bolts. Special knowledge or effort can be subjective. It is often left up to the local ordinance or Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ) to make a determination. One example is the use of "secret locks" in a bank environment. This is a lock that is mounted to a half-height gate to separate the teller area from the public area. There is a button on the bottom of the lock that is "secret" and must be pushed in to operate the latch. These gates are oftentimes between the tellers and the exit doors. Some inspectors have had them removed, citing special knowledge, and some have required special signage alerting anyone in the area as to the "secret." Sometimes the special knowledge or effort requirement can affect the industry to such a level that a new type of device is created. A few decades ago, defense contractors in California were cited for non-compliant hardware on SCIF (Secured Compartmentalized Information Facility) doors. A SCIF is a "closed area" where a defense contractor can perform the "customer's" services in a controlled and secured manner. www.hawaiiifiredoors.com 808943-1425

Importance of Annual Fire Door Inspections

As locksmiths, we are ideally suited to offer fire door inspections. We spend most of our lives looking at and servicing openings and door hardware in order to protect life and property. We not only install product, but also service existing hardware, knowing when to repair and when the product is no longer serviceable. We have been hearing about the requirement for annual fire door inspections since the NFPA 80 2007 edition, Standard for Doors and Other Opening Protectives and the NFPA 101 2009 Life Safety Code became widely read. The pertinent section of the NFPA 80 requires that annual testing of fire door assemblies shall be performed by individuals with knowledge and understanding of the operation components of the type of door being subjected to testing. Recording and keeping proper records are part of the process. Until this past year, such inspections were more of a recommendation than a requirement. However, many states including California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland have already either adopted the IBC and IFC 2009, or have adopted the NFPA 80, 2007 edition. Washington State and Utah have begun the process of adopting the requirement. Adoption of these codes and standards makes mandatory the enforcement of annual fire door assembly inspections. Other states are in the planning stages to adopt this requirement. Some states have adopted the IFC (International Fire Code), which references the NFPA 80 requirement. Other states, such as Hawaii, have adopted NFPA 1, Fire Standard. Even though these are two different codes, NFPA 1 also requires annual fire door inspections since it references the requirement of NFPA 80, 2007 Edition. For a full list of states that have adopted the requirement, visit the International Code Council’s web site for an interactive map. The ICC web site address is: http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/Pages/adoptions.aspx. At this time, two recognized organizations provide education regarding fire door inspections. They are the Door Hardware Institute (DHI) and the International Fire Door Inspector Association (IFDIA). Both are involved in education and “best practices” development to bring about a system whereby annual fire door inspections are conducted by professionally trained personnel with an understanding of the scope of work. Although the IFDIA and the DHI both offer professional services and training, there are very specific preconditions each has regarding enrollment and training. According to available information, DHI requires that anyone wishing to be a Fire Door Assembly Inspector (FDAI) must meet DHI educational and professional standards that include four prerequisite classes. Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC), Certified Door Consultant (CDC), Electrified Hardware Consultants (EHCs) and Architectural Openings Consultants (AOCs) are automatically eligible to enroll in the FDAI class without having to complete prerequisites.

Hawaii Fire Doors.com ( SPREADING ALOHA & FIRE SAFETY) in Hawaii

FIRE DOORS HawaiiFiredoors.com educates its customers as to the critical role of the Fire Doors in the Passive Fire Protection System. We discuss with our customers the fact that fire doors have the greatest potential for failure due to the high frequency that fire doors are used on a day-to-day basis (school and hospital corridors). For this reason concurrence in regulatory compliance has been established by (a) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), (b) The International Code Council (ICC), (c) The Joint Commission [Healthcare], which requires the inspection of Fire Doors. Hawaiifiredoors.com recognizes NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, and NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives®. Hawaiifiredoors.com- Fire Door Assembly Inspection Program not only ensures the facility’s fire rated doors operate properly, but also ensures that ALL components associated with the Fire Door Assembly are inspected as well. This inspection includes the validation of the frame, hinges, bolts, locks, exit hardware as well as other components. Hawaiiforedoors.com understands that Fire door and frame labeling is a crucial requirement to keeping your building compliant. That is why Hawaiifiredoors Intertek Labs & QAI Laboratories have developed a partnership to ensure that any questionable door or frame is properly labeled. Hawaiifiredoors.com Fire Door Inspection Services include, at a minimum: Inspect the Door & Door Frame Perform an Operational test on the Door – (Swing Test; Close Test; Latch Test; Electric Door Release; Door Bottom Drag; Door Frame Rub; Door Edge Overlap; Coordinator Malfunction) Inspection of Hinge Assemblies Inspection of Door Bolts & Locks Inspect all Fire Exit Hardware Inspect and Verify – (Thresholds/Saddle; Clearance, Astragal and Gaskets, Kick-Down Door Holder, Wedge and Door Stop, Protection Plate, Signage properly installed) DOCUMENTATION AVAILABILITY 24 HOURS A DAY Hawaiifiredoors.com consistently brings real time virtual documentation to its customers. Facility managers are provided with a unique username, whereby the Fire Door Inspection can be viewed live 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. In addition to the virtual report, Hawawaiifiredoors.com will provide each customer with a SUMMARY REPORT depicting the location of each door with a separate bar coded ID, individual and percentage PASS/FAIL information, component status and major repairs needed (if applicable) Hawaiifiredoors.com (Affordable Locksmith & Son LLC) is your LIFE SAFETY PARTNER with years of valuable experience and knowledge that is unsurpassed in the industry. Let Hawaiifiredoors.com offer your facility a “value added long-term maintenance program and/or package program” (to inspect a portion of your facility’s fire/smoke dampers or perform a Firestop survey, while performing your fire door inspection.) Our motto is “We Spread Aloha & Stop The Spread of Fire! www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Sizing Up Fire Rated Doors And Fire Rated Hardware

Consumer Awareness Tips:Sizing Up Fire Doors and Rated Hardware for Honolulu Hawaii www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 Whenever we as Certiifed locksmiths are involved with new construction, door and locking hardware is specified by knowledgeable sources such as: architects, architectural hardware consults, or other agents of the architect. Most of the time, the proper hardware has been specified for the fire rated openings. It's the responsibility of the Certified locksmiths to understand all components of steel fire doors. All hardware mounted to fire doors must be properly rated. When in doubt, the Certified locksmith should always consult available resources from the Steel Door Institute, the door manufacturer and the local authority having jurisdiction (LAHJ). Never degrade fire protection integrity. The majority of retrofit and installation requests do not involve new construction; and usually are ordered by customers responding to LAHJ inspections or other complaints. While the customer is always king, it is important to note that in these instances, the customer may not always be right. Customers are not knowledgeable sources, especially in regards to fire rated openings and the fire door hardware callouts, which can often misinterpret the LAHJ requests. Regarding orders motivated by non-inspection complaints, the customer may be reacting from outside sources, remarks by employees, associates, and/or patrons. For instance, a complaint to a facility manager might be that doors are being opened too quickly and persons are being hurt by flying doors. A suggestion is made to install window lites and the locksmith is called out to do so. This is when it is extremely important that the locksmith has a full understanding of the proper hardware that can be mounted onto doors and frames in fire rated openings. It is tough when the locksmith has to say no to the customer when requests are in conflict with code. The alternative requires the locksmith to accept liability if cited or if catastrophe occurs. In the case of window lites, there may be alternatives such as wire and glass lite assemblies, smaller and less aesthetic than the customer requests but accommodate the code(s). Fire Rated Doors Besides serving as regular doors, fire rated doors must also provide egress during the fire, keep the fire from spreading, and protect people and property. Fire rated doors are available in a variety of materials including wood and metal. Metal fire rated doors can have a much higher fire rating than a wood door. The fire protection rating of fire rated doors is for the most part relative to the rating of the wall onto which it is mounted. In most case the doors will be 75 percent of the fire protection of the wall. The hardware mounted to these types of doors must be equally (or better) rated. For this reason locksmiths must know how to recognize a fire rated opening and the rating of the door in order to provide proper hardware with similar ratings. Fire Door Labels Every fire-rated door leaves the factory with a fire label securely attached to the door. The fire rated door label must indicate the time (hours or minutes) rating and either: the latch throw for single-point locks; or a notation: "Fire door to be equipped with fire hardware". Labels may indicate the temperature rise. Fire door labels are made from metal or mylar. The fire protection rating of the door is imprinted on the door label along with a serialized number. The fire protection rating is specified in time (hours or minutes) and may be followed by an industry standard letter classification. Door labels are not to be removed or painted over. Only a factory or UL representative may remove or apply a door label. However, remember that painters do not know this regulation. The door label shown in Figure 1 also includes a specification relating to the minimum latch throw that is needed to match the fire protection of the door. The label is the only means to validate the rating of the door. When missing or obscured, the rating may not be able to be validated. If the Fire Rated Label has been removed or reinstalled by any other individual who is not "FACTORY CERTIFIED" it will VOID the Fire Rating on the entire ASSEMBLY! www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness Tips : Life Saving Fire Rated Doors In Hawaii

Consumer Awareness Tips; Life Saving Fire Rated Doors In Hawaii www.hawaiifiredoors.com808-943-1425 Even in modern times, being the messenger about code requirements does not make you popular. Frequently when I share observations with clients I get replies like: “That doesn’t apply to us; we’re grandfathered” or “The Fire Marshal has been through here many times and never mentioned that.” My favorite client reply is: “The Fire Marshal just left; he threw the book at us and if you don’t come over right away and get us into compliance we’re going to get shut down. HELP!” Locksmiths are there to support the intent of the law and we must accept that ultimately the LAHJ will prevail. When I need expert guidance, I call my attorney Ken . The following is his advice. “Any type of security device, equipment, system or service, and I include lock work, will subject the professional installer to exposure when the security device is perceived to fail and loss occurs. Keeping track of the myriad of trade practices, manufacturer’s specification, UL and other regulatory agency requirements, building codes and of course AHJ requirements can be challenging. But violation of statutory requirements carries the most severe consequences because it may subject you to absolute liability or establish negligence per se.” “In a perfect world I would suggest knowing the requirements and insisting on strict LAHJ compliance. When customers, for budgetary or other reasons, insist on what you believe to be substandard installation, and you don’t want to lose the business, you must document the deficiencies and have the customer sign off. The disclaimer needs to be clear, thorough and precise. It should include indemnification for all claims. It should, in fact, be drafted with the goal of forcing even the most insistent customer to permit you to install a legal compliant system so both you, and the customer, can be best protected against the loss the equipment is designed to detect or protect against.” For more information, visit www.KirschenbaumEsq.com . Since fire doors are essential elements of passive fire protection in buildings, the more you know about them the better you will serve and protect your clients. Fire barriers play an integral role in managing a fire by interrupting the spread of smoke, toxic gasses, and flames. Passive fire protection is different from Active Fire Protection such as fire suppression systems (sprinklers) and fire detection systems (smoke detectors). The Fire Door, the basic component of passive fire protection is an assembly or door system comprised of the door, the frame and the hardware. Fire Doors serve four main purposes: 1) They are a door; 2) They are an emergency egress; 3) They are a fire and smoke barrier 4) They protect life and property. Fire doors must be certified by recognized testing laboratories (such as UL) and must have the laboratory’s certification label. There are situations where even if a door has a label, it may not be fulfilling its intended purpose as a fire door www.hawaiifiredoors.com808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness Tips: Sizing up Fire Rated Doors in Honolulu

Consumer Awareness Tips : Sizing Up Fire Rated Doors in Honolulu. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 When locksmiths are involved with new construction, door and locking hardware is specified by knowledgeable sources such as: architects, architectural hardware consults, or other agents of the architect. Most of the time, the proper hardware has been specified for the fire rated openings. It’s the responsibility of locksmiths to understand all components of steel fire doors. All hardware mounted to fire doors must be properly rated. When in doubt, the locksmith should always consult available resources from the Steel Door Institute, the door manufacturer and the local authority having jurisdiction (LAHJ). Never degrade fire protection integrity. The majority of retrofit and installation requests do not involve new construction; and usually are ordered by customers responding to LAHJ inspections or other complaints. While the customer is always king, it is important to note that in these instances, the customer may not always be right. Customers are not knowledgeable sources, especially in regards to fire rated openings and the fire door hardware callouts, which can often misinterpret the LAHJ requests. Regarding orders motivated by non-inspection complaints, the customer may be reacting from outside sources, remarks by employees, associates, and/or patrons. For instance, a complaint to a facility manager might be that doors are being opened too quickly and persons are being hurt by flying doors. A suggestion is made to install window lites and the locksmith is called out to do so. This is when it is extremely important that the locksmith has a full understanding of the proper hardware that can be mounted onto doors and frames in fire rated openings. It is tough when the locksmith has to say no to the customer when requests are in conflict with code. The alternative requires the locksmith to accept liability if cited or if catastrophe occurs. In the case of window lites, there may be alternatives such as wire and glass lite assemblies, smaller and less aesthetic than the customer requests but accommodate the code(s). Fire Rated Doors Besides serving as regular doors, fire rated doors must also provide egress during the fire, keep the fire from spreading, and protect people and property. Fire rated doors are available in a variety of materials including wood and metal. Metal fire rated doors can have a much higher fire rating than a wood door. The fire protection rating of fire rated doors is for the most part relative to the rating of the wall onto which it is mounted. In most case the doors will be 75 percent of the fire protection of the wall. The hardware mounted to these types of doors must be equally (or better) rated. For this reason locksmiths must know how to recognize a fire rated opening and the rating of the door in order to provide proper hardware with similar ratings. Fire Door Labels Every fire-rated door leaves the factory with a fire label securely attached to the door. The fire rated door label must indicate the time (hours or minutes) rating and either: the latch throw for single-point locks; or a notation: “Fire door to be equipped with fire hardware”. Labels may indicate the temperature rise. Fire door labels are made from metal or mylar. The fire protection rating of the door is imprinted on the door label along with a serialized number. The fire protection rating is specified in time (hours or minutes) and may be followed by an industry standard letter classification. Door labels are not to be removed or painted over. Only a factory or UL representative may remove or apply a door label. However, remember that painters do not know this regulation. The door label shown in Figure 1 also includes a specification relating to the minimum latch throw that is needed to match the fire protection of the door. The label is the only means to validate the rating of the door. When missing or obscured, the rating may not be able to be validated. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness Tips On Fire Rated Safety Door Codes & Compliance in Hawaii

Today's locksmiths are governed by basic life safety codes. Just about every state, city, and local ordinance has adopted its own interpretations of the many regulatory agencies and associations. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA.) is the authority of fire, electrical, and building safety. It was established in 1896 as an advocate of fire protection and life safety. The codes and standards established by NFPA are a consensus of trade and professional organizations. Basic life safety codes cover over 80 trades and all aspects of building construction. The NFPA has had sufficient influence as to affect a Uniform Fire Code™ that is primarily considered the model and is used by state, city, and local ordinances when designing their own codes and regulations. Fortunately for locksmiths, the concern can be narrowed to door, locks and egress. This article discusses the basic concepts of the life safety codes relating to exit doors that locksmiths need to adhere to regardless of where they work. Occupancy affects which locks will be used. Occupancy relates to the purpose in which the building or part of a building is used or intended to be used. Occupancies are classified into groups that reflect the common purpose. One type of occupancy group covers: hotels, apartment houses and residences or other places where persons dwell. Another occupancy group covers: offices, businesses; and places where service-type transactions occur. Still another occupancy group covers: retail stores; and places where goods, wares, and merchandise are displayed and sold. There are other occupancy groups that cover places of assembly, places with special hazards, places where products are manufactured, etc. Exit doors must open from the inside without special knowledge or effort. Exit doors are those doors intended to be used to egress out of a building or part of a building. Exit doors must be maintained in an operable condition. If the door is part of a fire assembly, the door must be maintained in accordance to the fire assembly requirements. Figure 1 shows a door that is part of a fire assembly, where the fire gasket needs to be replaced. Exit doors are required to be openable from the inside without a key or without any special knowledge or effort. No key-operation from inside means no double-cylinder deadbolts. This includes surface-mounted key-operated bolts. Special knowledge or effort can be subjective. It is often left up to the local ordinance or Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (LAHJ) to make a determination. One example is the use of "secret locks" in a bank environment. This is a lock that is mounted to a half-height gate to separate the teller area from the public area. There is a button on the bottom of the lock that is "secret" and must be pushed in to operate the latch. These gates are oftentimes between the tellers and the exit doors. Some inspectors have had them removed, citing special knowledge, and some have required special signage alerting anyone in the area as to the "secret." Sometimes the special knowledge or effort requirement can affect the industry to such a level that a new type of device is created. A few decades ago, defense contractors in California were cited for non-compliant hardware on SCIF (Secured Compartmentalized Information Facility) doors. A SCIF is a "closed area" where a defense contractor can perform the "customer's" services in a controlled and secured manner. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness Tips on Fire Door Safety in Hawaii

Fire Door Safety The principal means of passive fire protection in structures is by completely enclosing areas with fire barriers. Fire barriers include fire doors, walls, ceilings, and floors. Fire barriers play an integral role in managing a fire by interrupting the spread of smoke, other toxic gasses, and the fire itself from one fire zone into another. Fire doors are fundamental to the integrity of fire barriers because any time there is an access portal (such as a doorway) to a compartment, a fire barrier is broken temporarily. To minimize the break in protection, fire doors must be self-closing and have proper latching devices in order to provide as much resistance as possible to the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gasses. Fire exit doors are often held open for the convenience of employees and visitors, creating a significant fire hazard for all building occupants because of the break created in the fire barrier. Doors that are designed to be fire exit doors can be held open, but only if they automatically release when building fire alarms are activated. Fast Facts About Fire Doors Proper Fire Doors and Fire Door Self-Closing Devices are Required # Not all doors are fire doors: Fire doors must be certified by recognized testing laboratories (such as UL) and must have the laboratory’s certification label # OSHA regulations require that fire doors not be held open unless equipped with a device that releases the door upon activation of the fire alarm [29 CFR §1910.36 (a)(3)] # The Life Safety Code places very stringent regulations respecting fire doors and their closures because of their importance as passive fire protection devices When Fire Doors are Needed # Where a door has an EXIT sign on or around it # Where a door leads to exit stairwells and horizontal exits # Where a door leads to a hazardous area such as flammable storage # In general, where a door leads to a hallway or from one fully enclosed room to another Hazards to Avoid With Fire Doors # Fire doors should never be tied open or held open by unapproved devices, such as door wedges and blocks # Fire doors can only be held open by a device that automatically releases when the fire alarm is activated (such as an electromagnetic hold open device) # Even when closed, fire doors should never have their latch taped over; during a fire, hot gases can easily build up enough pressure to cause fire doors to blow open www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness Tips: Fire Rated Doors Inspections to prevent or Minimize Loss Of Life.

Consumer Awareness Tips: Fire Rated Doors Inspections to prevent or Minimize Loss Of Life. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 Fire Door Inspection Legwork For many years, proper and improper door hardware has been installed into fire rated doors and frames. Most people who installed the locks, exit devices and door closers were performing work for their customer to the best of their abilities. Usually, the installations were accomplished in a timely and efficient manner without much thought as to whether or not the doors and frames were a listed and labeled fire door assemblies. Many electrified locksets and electric strikes were installed into doors that frankly, should not have been modified since the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 80 Standard was revised in 1991. Because of this, the code regarding field-installed door hardware has become increasingly more stringent. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 Since the 1991 Edition of NFPA 80, the code has expressly stated what field modifications could be done and by inference, if it was not in the Standard, you could not perform a modification. Many were unaware, or unwilling to follow the provisions listed in the Standard. As a result, Annual Fire door inspection has been on the books since 2007 when the NFPA included a provision for an annual inspection requirement of fire listed assemblies. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425 In the past three years, 28 states have adopted the International Code Councils’ International Fire Code, and/or the International Building Code (IFC and IBC respectively). In those 2009 Code revisions, NFPA 80 is referenced, making the NFPA 80 Standard a part of the code adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. This means, in plain language, that the new, more stringent requirement for Annual Fire Door Inspections is de rigueur in those jurisdictions. English meaning “strictly required.” Because the new code requires Annual Fire Door Inspections, many LAHJ’s (Local Authorities Having Jurisdictions) are finding that they are required by law (once they adopt, they must follow the code) to institute a program for Annual Fire Door Inspections in their jurisdiction. Unfortunately, this requirement could not come at a worse time for local, city and state fire protection officials, since the economy has required them to make tough choices in regards to personnel. Essentially, they are almost all short-handed and do not currently have the staffing to inspect every facility in their jurisdiction that includes listed fire door assemblies. This enormous problem has created an opportunity for enterprising professionals who have experience and knowledge in how doors and hardware work. For a start, locksmiths who are interested must have Errors and Omissions insurance as many building owners will not permit lock work or fire door inspection without being assured that their inspector is covered for such liability. The recommended amount is usually $1 million, but some property owners may require a $2 million aggregate policy. Bonding is not currently required, unlike for most state requirements for locksmiths. Q & A: IFDIA President Garrett Tom To obtain important information regarding fire door inspection and locksmiths, I decided to reach out to Garrett Tom, president of the International Fire Door Inspector Association (and a sitting member of the NFPA 80 technical committee) and ask him how professionals in our field of work might benefit from the new annual requirement. Following is a brief interview. Garrett, we have been hearing for years about how these inspections were coming our way, and frankly, many of us have not seen much action in this area. Can you tell me if we will start to see more jurisdictions begin to enforce the Annual Fire Door Requirement? The IFDIA has been hearing from many FPOs (fire protection officials) who are trying to plan for the annual requirement, and are searching for the best way to enforce the code requirement. We provide them with material and information that they find valuable and try to help guide them in how to obtain the necessary personnel resources. Since the IFDIA is an association of Fire Door Inspectors, property owners and AHJs, we have a better feel for the pulse of what is happening in other parts of the country. I can clearly state that many jurisdictions are working feverishly to provide for annual fire door inspections. www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Consumer Awareness on Hawaii Fire Doors & Fire Door Inspections

Hawaii Fire Doors Have Fire Door Solutions: Hawaii Fire Doors.com wants you to know that as the 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code regarding NFPA 80 is adopted by your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) there will be some changes. One of the most significant changes will be to fire rated doors and the hardware on those doors. All commercial properties will be required to test and inspect all fire rated doors on an annual basis. This annual inspection requirement cannot be taken lightly, actual inspections will have to be performed by qualified personnel that have an understanding of the operating components of fire rated doors or by a certified third party life safety inspector. Hawaii Fire Doors.com was created to assist commercial facilities management departments with the ever changing codes and requirements for fire rated doors. Most facilities management departments are currently maxed out on their responsibilities and manpower. The last thing they need is yet another compliance regulation requiring more manpower and resources. Hawaii Fire Doors.com saw a need to simplify the process of fire door compliance for commercial facilities. Our commitment of “Compliance Made Easy” literally explains the mission of the company. Given our extensive field experience with NFPA 80 (2007 and later), we were able to see which parts of the fire door industry were lacking solutions. Hawaii Fire Doors.com was formed to help solve issues that every commercial facility encounters. We are committed to developing and identifying products and services which make the NFPA 80 code compliance a less challenging tasks for commercial facilities.Our current menu of products and services include the following: Services: Annual Fire Door Inspections ,Fire Door and Frame Labeling, Fire Door Code Compliance Completing and Performing Statement of Conditions and Fire Damper Inspections www.hawaiifiredoors.com 808-943-1425

Retail Consumer Tips on DETEX ALARMED LOCKS!

Retail Consumer Tips on DETEX ALARMED LOCKS! www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-1425 Detex Corporation offers a new maximum Security life safety door hardware system designed for retail. Installed on doors that require higher levels of security, these extra-tough hardware systems are scalable to provide the level of security that matches a retailer’s specific needs. Certain maximum security and retail applications require a combination of components, and Detex features a range of hardware designed specifically for the job. In addition, Detex provides complete systems that efficiently meet more complex application requirements. Retail customers can select the exact combination of components that suit their particular application and know that the components will integrate easily with each other and function well as a system. At the core of the system, and built to withstand the most aggressive attempts to break through rear doors, the 230X Maximum Locking Strength Multi-Point Panic Hardware is engineered with an extreme-duty, triple-bolt design that withstands 16,000 pounds of pull force. Single and double-bolt and weatherized models are available. Additional components include V50 and 20 Series Vertical Rod Exit Devices for dependably tough protection on double doors, as well as Detex Door-Propped Alarms, battery-powered or wired, designed to sound a warning when exterior doors are propped open by personnel. “Considering the configuration of your retail set-up, Detex can provide a choice of security hardware systems that are very powerful deterrents,” said Ken Kuehler, national accounts manager at Detex. “Once we talk to you about your requirements, we can help you tailor a combination of hardware that works together to function dependably in a panic situation, while raising your protection level in high risk areas.” For more information, e-mail (affordablelocksmithandsons@gmail.com) www.hawaiicommercialdoorrepair.com 808-943-1425

SCAMMER LOCKSMITH GETS ARRESTED

CROOK SCAMMER LOCKSMITH COMPANY OWNER ARRESTED FINALLY! www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com 808-943-1425 South Florida Man Arrested For Running Copycat Locksmith Business www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com 808-943-1425 Suspect used phony websites to lure customers away from legitimate locksmith businesses, according to police. Aug. 23--PALM BEACH -- A Broward County man accused of running a copycat locksmith business was arrested this week on multiple charges, town police said. Police allege that David Merkatz, 55, of Coconut Creek used phony websites to lure customers away from legitimate locksmith businesses. He was arrested Wednesday on allegations of organizing a scheme to defraud, forgery, money laundering and obtaining property by false information. He was released from the Palm Beach County Jail on Wednesday on $19,500 bond. According to police, one of Merkatz's targets was the Wilson Rowan Locksmith company in West Palm Beach. Richard Rowan, the company's owner, told police the business had frequently been the target of unknown persons pretending to be his employees so that they could access the homes and businesses of his customers. Police allege that Merkatz was the main culprit in organizing the scheme, according to a probable-cause arrest affidavit. He allegedly created copycat websites that appeared to represent real locksmith companies, police said. Just one letter distinguished Rowan's legitimate website from the fake one, the affidavit said. Customers visiting www.wilsonrowan.com were taken to the legitimate site. The fake site added a 's' to change the domain name to www.wilsonrowans.com , police said. Last December, a Palm Beach woman reported to police that a man came to her home posing as an employee from Wilson Rowan Locksmith. The woman said she searched for the company's phone number online and was unknowingly directed to the fake website. A man went to the woman's home and examined her locks. He did not repair any of the locks, but asked questions about the home's security system, police said. The woman's husband refused to provide that information. The man, later identified as Peter Lomagistro, 37, of Lake Worth presented couple with $180 bill and requested the check be written out to him instead of the business. After he left, the woman found the company's real number in her Rolodex file and spoke to the owner. Richard Rowan told the woman he was not aware of the service call and had not sent anyone to her house, the affidavit said. Lomagistro was arrested in February on fraud and burglary charges. Days before that December incident, another suspect pretended to be a Wilson Rowan employee while responding to a call at a Palm Beach art gallery, police said. According to the affidavit, the scam also targeted other locksmith businesses in Palm Beach and Broward counties. One business owner in Boynton Beach told police he frequently fielded complaints from customers who had been overcharged by the fraudulent locksmiths. An attorney representing one of the locksmith companies told police she had previously spoken to Merkatz. Police made a monitored call to Merkatz's listed business number. The attorney listened to a recording of the call and confirmed it was Merkatz's voice, the affidavit said www.gsa-x09-lkmlocksmithhawaii.com 808-943-1425 Like · · Share

Fire Door Safety & Compliance on Oahu

Consumer Awareness Tips: Fire Doors & Fire Hardware
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Yet Another Apartment Fire!

How many more fires is it going to take before people understand that closed and latched doors save lives, code-compliant fire doors are self-closing and self-latching, and annual fire door inspections will make sure they stay that way?

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It’s simple, really.

But the message is not getting through?

Why do people continue to die?

Ignorance?
Budget Constraints?
Board Members Power fighting in house?
Or just plain old procrastinating,  waiting for something to happen first? That's ridiculous!

This time 3 adults and 3 kids.
A 12-year-old boy lost his mother, father, and both brothers.

The fire chief makes it clear in his report that the fire spread through an defective and old Trash Room door and compromised the exit routes, and the fatalities occurred in apartments with open doors with heavy toxic smoke going up the trash chute into the hallways!

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We specialize in GSA container openings, X07, X08 & X09's , CDX09, LKM's.We also offer access control, and safe opening and installation. We provide emergency Government/Auto/Residential/Military developement on-site projects. We service all the military bases on Oahu. Affordable Locksmith & Sons LLC provides a full range of specialty Government-only capabilities including installation and repair of secure entry locks, drilling and repair of GSA containers (safes).  We accept Government GPC and purchase cards and offer quick turn-around times. GSA Container opening and repair Drill Open Black Label* GSA Container… Customers lock will be destroyed  Drill Open Red Label GSA Container Customers lock will be destroyed Cutting lock bolts to save Containers existing lock Replacing drawer head by quote  Repair GSA Container ( includes welding and painting per FED-STD 809) Install Kaba Mas X-09 or S&G 2740 / S&G 2937 Lock On Container/Vault  Open And Repair GSA Approved Vault By Quote * Some Black Label Containers were built to the Red Label specifications. Red Label pricing will be applied to these containers. All containers are repaired to the standard set forth in FED-STD-809. Pricing includes replacement of GSA Label (if required) customer copies of inspection documentation and copies filed with GSA authority. Minor parts such as missing screws etc. are included however additional parts or labor required to bring the container back to GSA standards would be discussed at the time of service.. Not all containers will pass inspection / recertification. If a container does not meet the standard, options for bringing the container up to GSA standards will be discussed at that time. Expect exceptional customer service, high quality hardware and competitive rates. Affordable Locksmith & Son LLC can handle all your lock and security projects from beginning to end.
We can handle locksmith services for any type location: Homes Businesses, Stand-alone businesses, Office buildings, Malls, Strips malls Retail buildings Apartments, Condos and Townhomes Hospitals, Clinics, Doctor’s offices Churches
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is Committed to The Security And Safety of the entire Oahu Community.

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We Specialize in Transponder Keys , Auto Lockouts , House Lockouts , Master Key Systems , Key less Entry , Electric Strike Door Openers , Access Control Systems , Kaba E-plex , Exit Devices , Fire Doors , Fire Door Inspections , Fire Door Certification , Fire Door Sales & Installations , Deadbolt Installations , Mailbox Locks .
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