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Colorado Doorways News Headlines - August 2008
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Properly operating fire doors help protect property and save lives in the event of any emergency. Defective, damaged or non-functional fire doors can lead to tragic results and may subject building owners and managers to catastrophic losses and increased legal liability. Recognizing the importance of fire doors in preserving life and property, the National Fire Protection Association recently began requiring annual inspections of all fire door assemblies, including swinging doors and builders’ hardware (NFPA 80, 2007). This change is highly significant to all building owners. Now, just like elevators, sprinkler systems and fire alarms, fire door openings must be inspected by a certified third-party to maintain NFPA compliance. NFPA 80's language in paragraph 5-2.1 requires fire door assemblies to be inspected 'not less than annually, and a written record of the inspection shall be signed and kept for inspection by the AHJ.' Please click here to read the full press release and then contact Colorado Doorways for more information. Project NewsColorado Doorways Featured Project, August 2008 - Rocky Vista University
Rocky Vista’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will become only the second fully accredited medical school in Colorado, a state in dire need of health-care professionals. Rocky Vista also will be the only privately held, for-profit medical school in the United States. Denver general contractor Shaw Construction broke ground in March 2007 on the first phase of what will eventually be a multiple-building campus and completed construction on schedule this June. To streamline the approval process, the 145,000-sq-ft school was designed and constructed as two distinct but adjoining buildings. Building construction cost $26 million, design was $2 million and roads cost $1.5 million. The project’s total cost was $300,000 below the original guaranteed-maximum price. Designing and constructing phase one as two distinct buildings saved about $100,000, says Shaw project manager John Stevens. Due to accrediting requirements, the school had to be completed in time for the 2008 school year. Working with Shaw Construction, Colorado Doorways used its considerable capabilities in the door and hardware indsustry to meet the accelerated schedule. "The collaboration between Shaw and its key subcontractor partners has been outstanding," said Shaw project manager John Stevens. "Considering how little time has passed since we broke ground, its amazing how much the project has progressed. It's a credit to all of the companies design-build capabilities." CDI is proud to be able to help fulfill Colorado's growing need for medical professionals. Product NewsAntimicrobial Coatings Now Available on Schlage, Von Duprin, Ives and Glynn Johnson
The vast majority of bacteria are rendered harmless by the human immune system, but a few are responsible for infectious disease. The antimicrobial coating on Ingersoll Rand door hardware exit The coating is made using ionic silver (AG+), a single atom that is missing one orbital electron that interacts with the bonding sites on the microbe surface. The result is that silver ions surround bacterial cells – blockading food and respiration supplies and slowing the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew. Colorado Doorways can put together a complete antimicrobial solution for nearly any door in your building. With a choice of styles, finishes and functions it’s easy to find the right products for your building’s use and design.To learn more contact the experts at Colorado Doorways. |
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New Requirements for Annual Fire Door Inspections
Phase one of Colorado's first for-profit medical school has been completed. Later this month, 150 students will begin classes at the new Rocky Vista University in Parker. 
Schlage, Von Duprin, Glynn-Johnson and Ives introduce a NEW coating with antimicrobial properties for door hardware. The specially formulated coating with silver ions inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew for added protection in sensitive environments. The product offers several important benefits for our customers.