As with other aspects of the architectural design process ,  the design and specification of architectural hardware has become increasingly more technical and code conscious with the integration of electronics and an increased dependency on other design and code elements.

We take great pride in the services extended to our architectural clientele ensuring that our completed work meets not only design considerations for aesthetics but life safety ,  fire codes ,  building security ,  access and/or egress control and barrier free design requirements.  The integration of all of these vital components demands an informed approach to door opening design that transcends simply specifying materials ,  but requires engineering specific to each circumstance ,  that is then translated into details ,  drawings and a complete specification suitable for tender.

Several methods of compiling the required door opening specifications have typically been utilized by architects and other design professionals. Some architectural firms employ staff who are responsible for producing the complete project specifications.  Architectural hardware specifications are written in basic ,  somewhat general terms and many times are quite similar from project to project. Product manufacturers ,  sales representatives ,  and distributors sometimes provide complimentary specifications.  Generally these services are provided complimentary so long as their products are named and specified to the detriment (restricting competitive bidding) or outright exclusion of other manufacturers' equivalent offerings.

Egress Systems of Canada Ltd can develop specifications which accurately ,  competitively and concisely meet the design criteria set forth by the owner and architect.  We are typically involved early enough in the project to meet with the architect and owner in order to determine product and system functions ,  type ,  grade ,  quality ,  design etc. We provide documentation as required throughout the construction documents phase ,  and we remain available for consultation on an ongoing basis as the project progresses through to completion.

Our specifications conform to NFPA 80 ,  NFPA 101 ,  OBC (or other applicable Building Codes) ,  Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) ,  and all other applicable City ,  Regional ,  Province or County Codes. Specifications are written in the manufacturers' brands of the Owner's or Architect's preference along with well researched pre-approved "substitutions" (if desired) to assure competitive pricing.

We specialize in complete architectural hardware specifications for the Ingersoll-Rand and Assa/Abloys lines of hardware.  It would be our pleasure to prepare a proposal for consulting services to meet your architectural hardware requirements. 

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