Panic bars and exit devices, installed and repaired.
A panic bar, or exit device, lets anyone leave a building with a single push while keeping the door locked from outside. Lock Raven installs, repairs, and adjusts exit devices on storefronts, gates, and emergency exits, including alarmed devices from Detex and exit hardware from Von Duprin. Our photos below show recent installs on secured gates.
Common exit device jobs
- New installs on emergency exits, storefronts, and gates.
- Alarmed exits that sound when the door is opened, to stop doors being used as shortcuts.
- Repairs when the bar sticks, the latch does not catch, or the door will not stay locked.
- Outside trim so a door can be opened with a key or lever from outside.
- Electrified exit devices tied into access control.
Code comes first
Exit devices protect people, so they are covered by building and fire codes. The rules depend on the building and its occupancy, so we install to the code requirements that apply and coordinate with your fire marshal or inspector when needed. See our panic bar code basics guide.
Recent work.
Real installs, photographed on site.
Related services.
- Door closers A door closer pulls the door shut and latched every time, which is what makes the lock actually work. Learn more
- Storefront and glass-door locks Aluminum storefront doors use narrow-stile locks, most often Adams Rite deadlocks and latches, that are different from the locks on a standard door. Learn more
- Access control Card readers, keypads, intercoms, and electric locking hardware. Learn more
Before you call: guides.
- Commercial security · 5 min read Panic bar code basics for businesses. When panic hardware is required, the types of exit devices, fire-rated doors, and what never belongs on an exit door. Read the guide
- Access control · 5 min read Mag lock or electric strike? How to choose. How magnetic locks and electric strikes work, fail-safe versus fail-secure, code considerations, and which suits your door. Read the guide
Panic bars and exit devices across Central Maryland.
Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford, Carroll, and Howard counties. All service areas
Panic bars and exit devices: common questions.
Straight answers, without the upsell.
Can you fix a panic bar that will not latch?
Usually. Most latching problems come from wear, misalignment, or a door that has sagged. We adjust or repair the device and the strike, and replace it only when it is worn out.
Do you install alarmed exit devices?
Yes. Alarmed devices such as those from Detex sound a local alarm when the door is opened, which keeps emergency exits from being used as everyday doors.
Are you licensed to do this work in Maryland?
Yes. Lock Raven holds Maryland Locksmith License #737 and is licensed, bonded, and insured. You can verify the license on the Maryland Department of Labor lookup linked at the bottom of every page.
Get a quote.
Tell us about the job and we will reply the same day. For a lockout, call (410) 449-4940.
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