The Iroquois Theater fire of 1903 in Chicago spurred the development of the first panic exit device by Von Duprin.

Fire-Rated Exit Devices: Trust Von Duprin Panic Bars for Fire Doors

The industry-leading Von Duprin line of fire-rated exit devices—commonly known as panic bars—is the reason we proudly sell Allegion brand products. These devices are not just hardware. They are life safety equipment born from tragedy and built to protect lives. A Tragedy That Changed Safety Forever In 1903, the Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago claimed the…