First Response Locksmith provides professional exit device installation and repair for commercial properties across New York City. Exit devices — including crash bars, touch bars, and crossbar exit hardware — are critical fire safety components required on most commercial exit doors. Our licensed technicians install, repair, and replace exit devices to ensure your building meets NYC fire code and keeps occupants safe.
Basically yes - people use the terms interchangeably. Technically, 'panic hardware' is rated for crowd-panic situations (theaters, clubs) and 'fire exit hardware' is rated for fire doors. Both look the same - a push bar on the inside of the door. We'll make sure you get the right rating for your specific door.
Exit devices run $400-$900 installed. Rim exits (the most common) are on the lower end. Mortise exits and vertical rod devices cost more because of the hardware and the door prep involved. We quote it after seeing the door.
If the door itself is fire-rated (stairwells, corridors between tenant spaces, mechanical rooms), the exit device needs to match that rating. We check the door label, verify the rating, and install the correct hardware. If you're not sure, we'll figure it out during the site visit.
Exit devices are life-safety hardware designed for fast emergency egress. NYC fire code mandates exit devices on doors serving high-occupancy spaces, assembly areas, and educational facilities. When exit devices malfunction — failing to latch, difficult to push, or not meeting fire ratings — your building is out of compliance. We service all exit device types including rim exits, mortise exits, and surface vertical rod devices. We work with all major brands and all commercial door types.
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