Why You Should Have Panic Bars

There are lots of benefits for having a panic bar installed. Here are just a few to consider:

Affordable – While it is obvious that a panic bar is a good thing to have, some may be reluctant to add them because they fear that they will cost too much to have installed. A panic bar cost as little as $100. Now for most people, this is a pretty fair price, considering the peace-of-mind that it offers you. The most expensive panic bar that we have to offer is usually no more than $300. If you are a business where you receive a lot of visitors, it would certainly be a good idea for you to look into your options today.

Safety – It goes without saying that a panic bar offers safety to you and those who visit your business. Visitors to your place of business can easily be evacuated without harming themselves or others. They are installed from the inside and therefore no one from outside is able to get inside. This is very important to your safety because if someone were to try to come in and cause harm, they wouldn’t be able to gain access via the panic bar. Some panic bars even have alarms on them that will alert you to the attempted entry from outside. For safety purposes, it’s important that you continue to check your panic bar to make sure it is working effectively. The best way to do this is to call on the services of a professional locksmith.

Options – You don’t have to select from one type of panic bar at one price. There are several different options. There are some that come with alarms that sound once unauthorized entry is detected or some with cross bars or vertical bars. They also come in different sizes and prices. It’s important that the right size door is installed or else it won’t do you much good.

Lower Insurance Premium – Everyone who is considering getting a panic bar installed should know that it can also help to decrease their monthly premium. This may be the most compelling reason to have the door installed. For many people it is a good enough reason. When you need a way to lower some of your operating expenses, this is certainly a good way to do so. It offers the safety and security that you need and saves you on your monthly insurance premiums at the same time.

Effective – The most compelling reason for anyone to have a panic bar installed is its ability to effectively prevent loss of life. When groups of people are capable of safely exiting your building, it prevents you from being liable for anyone who loses their life due to their inability to safely exit. There are some places where a panic bar is mandatory. Check your local municipality to find out if your property requires a panic bar.