Panic bars, also called emergency push bars are a commercial locking mechanism that is commonly found on exit doors in offices, schools and shopping centers. their main use is to make it easier and safer to exit the facility during emergencies.
These bars are mounted horizontally on the inside of exit doors and have a spring loaded mechanism and when someone is pushing the bar the door is immediately unlocks and opens outward allowing massive evacuation as quickly as possible.
Why Panic Bars Are Necessary for Any Business?
In emergency situations where crowded spaces can quickly turn chaotic when people are running to the exits. If an exit door in a big facility that have a big human traffic is not equipped with a panic bar, it can quickly turn into a disaster when people are pushed against locked doors and get severely hurt.
For example in a fire situation panic is being spread quickly as people are rush toward the exit but the first person that gets the door struggles to open it because it needs to be twisted or pulled. This delay can create a bottleneck that can stop the escape and cause uncontrolled chaos leading to a great risk of fatal injuries as the fire and smoke grow closer, making the situation even more dangerous.
Benefits of Panic Bars
Affordability
Panic doors are very cost effective solution when compared to other security improvements like new doors. While the most advanced models may cost $300 and more, you can still find good alternative options for less than $100.
By installing panic bars at your business you can also reduce insurance premiums, for example like how cars with improved safety measures get lower insurance rates, properties that have panic bars installed on their exit doors can also get lower insurance rates.
Safety Benefits
Panic bars make it much more simple to evacuate massive crowed quickly in emergencies. They also help to prevent unauthorized access from the outside when the door is closed. Many panic bars are connected directly to an alarm system and immediately turn on if someone tries to open the door not in an emergency.
Staying calm in an emergency situations s the most important thing but not always easy. When it comes to quick evacuation panic bars provide the best efficient way to exit a building!
