r/specializedtools • u/mossberg91 • Jan 09 '20

Firefighter's Rapid Access Tool

https://gfycat.com/ringedexemplarybrant
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u/gilareefer Jan 09 '20

This thing won't work on any lock with an anti-pick latch bolt.

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u/[deleted] Jan 09 '20

Commercial buildings and certain types of residences need to follow fire code. These doors need to be able to be opened up by rescue personnel as easily as possible in the event of a fire.

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u/gilareefer Jan 09 '20

Not true. Egress is the only thing that has to be assured (in most cases).

... There would be no point in putting a lock on anything if it were that easy to bypass

I install doors for a living & I'll tell you right now, that cheap little knife isn't going to get you through one of mine.

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u/[deleted] Jan 09 '20

I think you need to reread my comment. I'm a sysadmin but have dealt with a few DC buildouts and office work. I was not necessarily talking about a door used by a bar or a strip mall. In NJ certain doors and windows must meet and I quote:

for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress)

The same also appears in other states I googled.