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HELP! My elderly mother is a prisoner of her door closer!

We received this plea from a correspondent: “My mother is 92 years old & living in sheltered accommodation.  They have fitted a door closer to her flat & she is now unable to get out or get back in alone.  … Continue reading

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Is there a digital lock for panic hardware with a knob rather than a lever?

No, the Exidor CL1 and CL2 outside access devices have a handle rather than a knob.  The Disability Discrimination Act calls for the use of handles over knobs, as they are easier to use.

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