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Inspecting Fire and Egress Door Assemblies During COVID-19 DHI’S PUBLICATION FOR DOOR SECURITY + SAFETY PROFESSIONALS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 Inspecting Fire and Egress Door Assemblies During COVID-19 INSIDE: + RESISTING FIRE AND BULLETS + ASSESSING LEVELS OF THREAT PROTECTION + 45 YEARS OF SUCCESS FOR DHI + 2020 DHI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS YOU NEED the Power Supply. YOU NEED the Electric Strike. YOU NEED the Stocking Door Hardware Expert. Everything you need to get the job done. From our unmatched in-stock inventory of premium brands, to the unparalleled knowledge and experience of our technical sales team, we deliver the door SECLOCK.COM | 800-847-5625 hardware products and expertise you need. USA-MADE BALLISTIC RATED DOORS & FRAMES USA Titan Metal Products Inc. offers a complete line of ballistic rated doors, sidelites, transoms and openings meeting UL 752 Level 1-3. 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