Panic Bar / Push Bar Repair
$150 - $400 | 30-60 minutes | Available 24/7
Triton Locksmith repair panic bars (push bars / crash bars) for $150-$400. If yours is stuck, not latching, or failed a fire inspection, we fix it same-day. We service Von Duprin, Detex, Sargent, Dorma, and Yale exit devices.
What Panic Bar Problems Do We Fix?
Bars that won't retract the latch, bars stuck in the open position, broken end caps, loose mounting, and failed fire inspection issues. Panic bars have internal springs and linkage that wear over time. The most common failure is the latch bolt not fully retracting when the bar is pushed, which means the door doesn't open freely in an emergency.
Florida Fire Prevention Code requires all panic hardware to operate with a maximum of 15 pounds of force. If your bar requires more force than that, it fails inspection. We repair and adjust to meet code.
What Brands Do We Service?
Von Duprin (98/99 series), Detex (10/20 series), Sargent (80 series), Dorma, and Yale. Von Duprin 98 and 99 are the most common exit devices in South Florida commercial buildings. We carry replacement latch assemblies, tailpieces, and end caps for both models.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), exit hardware must be tested annually in commercial buildings. We handle both the testing and the repair if anything fails.
Common Questions
How much does panic bar repair cost?
Latch mechanism repair: $150-$250. Full panic bar replacement: $300-$400 (includes hardware and labor). Von Duprin 99 replacement: approximately $350 installed.
My panic bar failed a fire inspection. Can you fix it?
Yes, usually same-day. Common inspection failures are excessive force required, latch not fully retracting, or loose mounting. We fix the issue and can provide documentation that the repair was completed.
What's the difference between a panic bar and a push bar?
Same thing, different names. Panic bar, push bar, crash bar, and exit device all refer to the horizontal bar on a commercial door that opens the latch when pushed. The technical term is 'exit device.'
Do you install new panic bars?
Yes. See our panic bar installation page for new installs.
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