Chown Hardware has provided commercial-grade door hardware and services throughout Oregon and SW Washington for decades. From retail spaces, school districts, and hospitals to government facilities and local municipalities, we have installed thousands of fire-rated doors and provided ADA- and code-compliant door hardware because we take your safety seriously.   

Heightened security has become a necessity in nearly every public space, including but not limited to educational environments. We provide security solutions designed to help protect students and staff during lockdowns. With many schools undergoing renovations, and facilities being upgraded, this is an opportunity to update your security at the door. Below are some indicators that your facility’s door security may need to be evaluated: 

  • The door hardware requires an individual to step out of the room to lock the door, putting staff and students at risk.  
  • Hardware that allows unrestricted locking or unlocking of the door could give unauthorized individuals, including students, the ability to control access through the opening. 
  • Hardware or items like rope, chairs, or tape used to prevent a fire-rated door from self-closing and/or self-latching are not permitted by applicable fire and life-safety codes. 
  • Exterior doors that are not self-closing or automatically secured may leave gaps in a facility’s lockdown strategy. 
  • Lockdown hardware should be permanently attached and immediately available, eliminating the need for staff to locate and install a device during an emergency when every second matters. 
  • Classroom door hardware should allow staff and students to quickly exit while providing authorized personnel, including emergency responders, reliable access from the outside when necessary. 

Whether one or all of these concerns apply to your facility, the Chown Commercial team brings the industry knowledge, experience, and support needed to create a secure facility. With decades of experience and DHI-certified professionals, including master locksmiths, key system engineers, certified fire door and fire safety inspectors, and architectural hardware consultants, we have the expertise to help you develop effective, code-compliant solutions for lockdown security. 

For 147 years, our exceptional service has set us apart from other hardware retailers, and we bring that same commitment to ensuring protection in all education spaces across the region.  

Let us help you protect your future today! Contact us for more information.