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Detex Exit Devices
Detex exit devices specialize in alarmed panic hardware providing security for emergency-only exits. These exit devices combine life safety compliance with deterrent alarms for retail, warehouse, and commercial applications. National Lock Supply stocks Detex exit devices with integral alarms, delayed egress options, weather-resistant models, and battery or hardwired operation for doors requiring controlled emergency egress with alarm notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Detex exit devices unique?
Detex specializes in alarmed exit devices that sound when activated, providing security for emergency-only doors while maintaining code-compliant panic egress. National Lock Supply offers the full Detex alarm range.
Do Detex alarms require hardwiring?
Detex offers both battery-powered and hardwired alarm exit devices. Battery models provide easy installation without electrical work, while hardwired models offer constant power available through National Lock Supply.
Can Detex exit alarms be silenced remotely?
Yes, many Detex models include remote reset capability. National Lock Supply stocks Detex devices with key-reset, remote switch, and access control integration for alarm management.
What is delayed egress in Detex devices?
Detex delayed egress devices hold doors locked for 15-30 seconds after activation while sounding an alarm, meeting fire codes while deterring unauthorized exit from high-security areas.
Are Detex exit devices weather-resistant?
Yes, National Lock Supply offers Detex weather-resistant models specifically designed for exterior doors exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
Do Detex devices meet life safety codes?
All Detex exit devices meet IBC, NFPA, and local life safety codes for panic hardware while adding alarm security features. National Lock Supply ensures proper code-compliant specification.