Panic exit hardware installation and repair for Westbank businesses. If you own a commercial building with outside doors, you need to comply with certain Louisiana building codes to keep occupying your space. Panic bars (also called crash bars) began to be manufactured in the early 20th century as a way to protect customers and employees in case of fire or emergency. We install, repair, and certify panic exit hardware on storefronts, restaurants, schools, churches, and offices throughout the New Orleans metro Westbank.
What we install and repair
- Rim panic devices — most common, surface-mounted on the door.
- Mortise panic devices — concealed inside the door.
- Surface vertical-rod panic devices — for paired doors.
- Concealed vertical-rod panic devices — clean look, inside the door.
- Touchpad and crossbar panic devices.
- Alarmed panic exits — emergency-only doors that alert when opened.
- Electric panic device tie-ins with access control systems.
Code compliance
Louisiana commercial buildings have specific requirements around exit hardware, fire-rated assemblies, and ADA accessibility. We know what local fire marshals and building inspectors look for, and we install the right hardware the first time. We can also help with annual inspections and re-certifications.
Why call NolaKey for panic hardware
- 30+ years working with Westbank commercial properties.
- Direct relationships with major panic-hardware manufacturers.
- Code-compliant installs that pass inspection.
- Up-front pricing and clean scopes of work.