Technical Resources

Webinars

DHI regularly offers webinars with an archive library of dozens of hours of content as a member–only benefit, including employees of corporate members. Webinar topics include codes, LEED, fire door inspection, steel doors, and provide valuable CEP points for DHI certified members. A complimentary webinar recently added to our archive library is available below:

Improving School Access Control

Presenter: Paul Timm, PSP, Vice President, Facility Engineering Associates

While COVID-19 restrictions are a form of forced access control to school facilities, timeless issues must be addressed. This webinar covers:

Door hardware considerations
Visitor management practices
Re-occupancy recommendations
Current pandemic-related issues schools are facing

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eBooks

DHI’s new eBook series is brought to you by our partners who will provide educational content and expertise, with maybe a little humor along the way.

Technical Article Archive

Door Security + Safety magazine has an archive of over 1,000 technical articles for easy access to timeless technical content. We also feature many years of full issue archives.

Technical Literature

DHI technical literature enhances your knowledge of products, systems and techniques involved in all aspects of the total openings industry. We offer handbooks, an archive of Tech Talk Bulletins, installation guides, and more. Please email education@dhi.org for more information.

PURCHASE TECHNICAL DATA HANDBOOK BINDER

The Technical Data Handbook Binder includes the following chapters available for independent purchase:
DHI Abbreviations and Symbols (2019)
DHI Glossary of Architectural Hardware Terms (2019)
DHI Sequence and Format for the Hardware Schedule (2019)
DHI Keying Systems and Nomenclature (2019)
DHI Lock Function Chart (2019)
Fire Life Safety and Accessibility Codes (2019)
Installation Guide for Doors and Hardware (2020)
Basic Builders Hardware (2020)

Available Additional Technical Literature
Recommended Locations for Architectural Hardware for Doors Installed in Custom Steel Frames
Recommended Locations for Architectural Hardware for Doors Installed in Standard Steel Frames

We also have a growing collection of focused Tech Talks:
ASD-1 Aluminum Store Front Doors
BH-1 Butts & Hinges
DS-92 Door Specification Writing
EAH-91 Electrified Architectural Hardware
MK-1 Masterkeying
SP-1 Hardware Specification Writing

Door Security & Safety Foundation (DSSF) Publications

DSSF offers two step-by-step guides to support Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and end users with the annual fire/egress door inspection requirements and provide awareness of this important update to the NFPA 80 and 101 standards, and their inclusion in the International Building Code and International Fire Code. These guides can be purchased online.

Technical Schools

DHI typically conducts four Technical Schools a year, two in the U.S. and two in Canada. Learn from experienced instructors with first-hand industry knowledge. Bring your questions to the experts, network with your peers and go back to your office with the essentials and tailor them to your workplace. Schedule and details can be found here.

In-Person Education

DHI offers several ways to take our in-person classes in your backyard, through Local education and In-House education. In addition to our traditional classes available below, we’ve launched new Microlearning classes. These are convenient two- to four-hour classes with CEP points for a great value, delivered via local or in-house education. Learn more about these opportunities here.