Door Hardware Repair in Calgary
A closer that slams, a panic bar that sticks, a latch that misses the strike. Small hardware faults turn into failed fire inspections and locked-out staff. We repair and replace commercial door hardware across Calgary.
Call our Calgary team403-650-5232Hardware is what makes a door work
Most commercial door calls aren't about the door. They're about the closer, hinges, latch, strike, exit device or lock on it. One worn part throws the others out: a sagging hinge drops the door, the latch misses the strike, and someone props it open.
We check the hinges, frame and strike before replacing anything, so the fix holds. That covers mechanical hardware, plus electric strikes, maglocks and access control hardware where the door is part of a security system.
Why the grade of the hardware matters
ANSI/BHMA grades set how many cycles a part must survive in testing. On a busy door, the grade decides how long the repair lasts.
| Hardware | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door closers (A156.4) | 2,000,000 cycles | 1,000,000 cycles | 500,000 cycles |
| Exit devices (A156.3) | 500,000 cycles | 250,000 cycles | 100,000 cycles |
What Calgary's rules say about door hardware
From the Calgary Fire Department's business licence checklist and the City's Access Design Standards.
One releasing operation
Exit doors must open from the inside with one releasing operation, without keys, special devices or specialized knowledge.
Calgary Fire Department, business licence pre-inspection checklistPanic hardware above 100 people
Exit doors in an assembly occupancy with an occupant load over 100 need panic hardware.
Calgary Fire Department, business licence pre-inspection checklistRelease hardware at 800 to 1,100 mm
In City buildings, door release hardware sits between 800 mm and 1,100 mm above the finished floor.
City of Calgary Access Design Standards, Standard 76Hardware we repair and replace
- Closers. Adjusted or swapped out, with backcheck added on doors that catch the wind.
- Exit devices. Rim, mortise and vertical-rod panic devices that stick, drag or won't latch.
- Hinges and pivots. Worn hinges, continuous hinges and pivots that let a door sag.
- Locks. Mortise and cylindrical locks repaired, and cylinders re-keyed.
- Electrified hardware. Electric strikes, maglocks and power transfers, coordinated with your access control company.
- +15 doors. Closers, locks and access control hardware on +15 link doors, which property owners maintain.
Send a photo of the hardware and the label on it, and we'll bring the right part.
Do fire doors in Calgary need closers?
Yes. A fire door has to close and latch by itself after each use, so a closer and a working latch are part of the rated assembly. Wedging the door open or removing the closer defeats the rating.
Can you match the hardware on a fire-rated door?
Yes. Parts on a rated door have to be listed for that use. We read the labels on the door edge and the frame first, then order hardware that keeps the assembly's rating.
Who maintains the doors on a +15 link?
The City's Plus 15 Policy puts routine maintenance of the link, including its security and access control devices, on the property owner. We repair the doors, closers and access control hardware on those links.
Do you re-key locks?
Yes. Re-keying, cylinder replacement and full hardware replacements are part of our locksmith work for commercial buildings.