Panic Bar Installation in Fort Worth, TX
Install or replace panic bars (crash bars, exit devices) at your Fort Worth business — required for egress on most commercial occupancies under IBC 1010.
Panic Bar Installation — What You Get in Fort Worth
Install or replace panic bars (crash bars, exit devices) at your Fort Worth business — required for egress on most commercial occupancies under IBC 1010. Our licensed technicians cover all of Fort Worth — from the Cultural District and Sundance Square out to Alliance Town Center and Camp Bowie. Licensed and insured, BHMA-rated hardware, IBC code-compliant installs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a panic bar cost installed in Fort Worth?
A Detex Advantex W70 rim device installed runs $475-$725. A Von Duprin 99L-F with lever trim runs $1,200-$1,800. Surface vertical rod (double-door) sets run $1,800-$3,200. Fire-rated UL 10C devices add $200-$400 because the labeled hardware costs more.
Does my Fort Worth business need a panic bar?
Per International Building Code Section 1010.1.10 (adopted by City of Fort Worth), Group A (assembly), E (educational), and H (high hazard) occupancies with 50+ occupants require panic hardware on egress doors. Group B (business), F (factory), M (mercantile) require it at 100+ occupants. Your CO or fire inspector will flag it; we install to spec.
Can I keep a panic bar locked from the outside?
Yes — that is normal. Panic bars allow free egress (5 lb push) but the outside trim can be keyed, locked solid (no outside entry), or use an electric strike. Adding a Von Duprin LDD (Less Dogging Device) or fire-rated dogging confirms it cannot be propped open in violation of fire code.
How long does panic bar installation take?
A standard rim device on a single door takes 90-120 minutes including strike modification. Surface vertical rod on a double-door pair runs 3-4 hours. Concealed vertical rod retrofits where the door is already prepped run 2-3 hours; new prep on a non-prepped door is closer to 4-6 hours and we usually quote a return visit.
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