Exit alarm and panic bar alarm installation in NYC
Bee Locksmith installs, replaces and repairs exit alarms, alarmed panic bars, delayed egress devices and stair re-entry hardware for retail stores, office buildings, apartment buildings and property managers in New York City, Westchester and Long Island. Our technicians fit the hardware to the door, test the alarm and the egress, and key it to your system.
What we install
Property and facilities managers: this work goes on your work order, with your NTE, alongside the doors, locks and security systems in the same building. See facilities & property management.
- Alarmed panic bars and exit control locks: the door opens for anyone leaving, and a loud alarm sounds
- Battery door alarms mounted on the door, with key-controlled arming and an entry or exit delay
- Delayed egress exit devices: when someone pushes the bar, the alarm sounds and the door releases after a short delay, where the code allows it
- Alarmed exit devices tied to access control, door contacts and remote annunciators
- Stair re-entry hardware: electrified trim and locks that let people get back onto a floor from the stairwell, or unlock on fire alarm
Product images: manufacturer marketing materials.
Retail back doors and roof doors
The back door of a store is where stock walks out, and the roof door of a building is where people get onto the roof who should not. An alarmed exit device keeps the door available as an emergency exit while making any use of it loud. We pick hardware that suits the door, the frame and the traffic, and can tie the alarm to cameras or access control.
Delayed egress and stair re-entry, in general terms
Delayed egress is only allowed in certain buildings, usually with a sprinkler or fire alarm system, required signage and a release on fire alarm. Stair re-entry rules in high-rise buildings generally require that people in a stairwell can get back onto a floor, or that stair doors unlock when the fire alarm activates. Which rules apply depends on the building. This is general information, not legal advice: we install to the spec your architect, expediter or the building requires.
Repairs and service
- Alarms that will not arm, will not reset or sound for no reason
- Batteries, horns, keys and cylinders replaced
- Panic bars that stick, do not latch or were damaged
- Wiring, power supplies and fire alarm releases on electrified devices tested
- Cylinders keyed to your master key system
Brands we install and service
Exit alarms and exit control locks from Detex (including the ECL-230X alarmed panic hardware), Von Duprin exit devices including the Chexit delayed egress system, and Alarm Lock door alarms (including the PG21), along with other commercial lines. We install and service them; we do not claim dealer status.
Related work
Related: fire door inspections, exit alarms and delayed egress, hollow metal frames and door replacement, commercial door hardware and door closers.
Manufacturer catalogs
Model numbers and literature for LCN, dormakaba, Rixson and Von Duprin are linked on our product catalogs page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an exit alarm and delayed egress?
An exit alarm lets the door open right away and sounds an alarm. Delayed egress holds the door for a short delay while the alarm sounds, then releases. Delayed egress is only allowed where the building and fire code permit it.
Can I lock my store's back door so nobody can leave through it?
Not if it is a required exit: exits must open from inside. An alarmed panic bar keeps the exit legal while alerting staff whenever it is used.
Can you put an alarm on our roof door?
Yes. We install alarmed exit hardware or a door alarm, and can tie it to cameras or access control.
Our exit alarm keeps going off. Can you fix it?
Usually. False alarms often come from a weak battery, a door that does not latch fully or a worn device. We test and repair the device and the door.
What is stair re-entry?
In many high-rise buildings, people in a stairwell must be able to get back onto a floor, or the stair doors must unlock on fire alarm. We install the electrified locks and trim that do this.
Do you install Detex and Von Duprin hardware?
Yes. We install and service Detex exit alarms and exit control locks, Von Duprin exit devices and Alarm Lock door alarms.
Related trades, same company
The door, the lock and the release are often one problem. These are handled by the same in-house team.
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Annual fire door inspections and repairs of deficiencies.
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