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Panic Bar Installation in Pasadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware in Pasadena, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your business wherever it is in town. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and we will tell you what it needs.

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A panic bar is the one piece of hardware on your building that has to work perfectly on the worst day. When people need to leave fast, the door has to open with a single push, with no key, no knob and no second motion. Whether you run a restaurant on Colorado Boulevard, a studio near the Playhouse District, a clinic close to Huntington Hospital, or a small warehouse off Fair Oaks Avenue, the exit device on your back or side door deserves real attention.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has handled a wide range of exit hardware over those years. Pasadena has a mix that makes this work interesting: aluminum-storefront glass doors in Old Pasadena, older masonry buildings with heavy wood or hollow-metal doors, mid-century commercial buildings, and churches and schools with several exits. Each of these takes a different kind of exit device and a different mounting approach.

We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. We come to your door, look at the door itself, the frame, the existing hardware and how the space is used, and then install or repair the device that suits it. If a door needs something we cannot responsibly do, such as a fire-rated assembly that calls for specific listed hardware, we will say so plainly. Final code questions rest with your local fire and building officials, and we will help you understand what to ask them.

How it works in Pasadena

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: glass or metal, single or double, inward or outward swing, and whether it is an existing exit or a new one. Photos help. We will talk through what is likely involved before we arrive.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to you and check the door material, thickness, frame condition, hinge side, and whether the door is fire-rated. On narrow aluminum-storefront stiles, such as those common along Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave, we check which devices actually fit the profile.

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    Choose the right device

    We go over the options: rim exit devices, vertical rod devices for double doors, mortise-style devices, and narrow-stile versions. We also cover whether you need an outside trim, a key cylinder, alarm or delayed-egress features, or a simple push-to-exit arrangement.

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    Installation and alignment

    We mount the device, fit the strike, and align everything so the latch retracts cleanly and the door closes and latches on its own. Where an old device is being removed, we deal with leftover holes and mounting marks as neatly as the door allows.

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    Function testing

    We test repeatedly from the inside with normal push pressure and confirm the door latches every time it closes. If there is exterior trim or a cylinder, we check that it works as intended and that the exit side is never obstructed.

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    Walkthrough and keys

    We show you or your staff how the device operates, how to dog it down if that is appropriate for your setting, and what to watch for as it wears. Any keys are cut and handed over before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of device: a basic rim exit device is a different job from vertical rods on a double door or a mortise-style unit.
  • The door itself: aluminum storefront, hollow metal, solid wood or fire-rated assemblies each call for different mounting hardware and labor.
  • Whether this is a new installation or replacement of an existing device, including removal of old hardware and repair of the prep.
  • Added features such as exterior trim, key cylinders, alarms, delayed egress or electric components.
  • Single door versus a pair of doors, or several exits in one building.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled work.

Why Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a failed exit door does not have to wait for business hours.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar personally involved in the work.
  • We assess your actual door and frame before recommending a device, rather than pushing one product for every opening.
  • We are comfortable with narrow aluminum-storefront stiles common in Old Pasadena as well as older wood and metal doors in historic buildings.
  • We tell you plainly when a door falls under fire-rated or code requirements that you should confirm with the authorities.
  • We test the device repeatedly before leaving and walk you through how it works.

Panic Bar Installation across Pasadena

Pasadena buildings vary widely, and exit hardware has to follow. In Old Pasadena and along Colorado Boulevard, many shops and restaurants have aluminum-framed glass doors where a narrow-stile exit device is often the right choice. Around the Playhouse District and ZIP 91101, we see older brick and masonry buildings with rear service doors that open to alleys, and those back exits often matter most for safety.

Further along Lake Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue, offices, clinics and small commercial buildings near Huntington Hospital and Caltech have their own needs, from staff-only side exits to double doors serving waiting areas. In ZIP 91106 and 91107, including the Hastings Ranch area, we work with retail centers and small businesses where a worn or sticking exit device is a common reason for a call.

We reach Pasadena easily via I-210, SR-134 and the Arroyo Seco Parkway, and we serve the Rose Bowl area, Madison Heights and Garfield Heights as well. Event days and the Rose Parade route can change how you get around, so if you have a deadline, call (323) 997-8867 early and tell us about it.

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Panic Bar Installation in Pasadena — FAQs

What is a panic bar and how is it different from an exit device?
People use the terms interchangeably. A panic bar is the push bar on the inside of the door, and an exit device is the full assembly including the latch and strike. Either way, the purpose is to let someone leave with one push. Call (323) 997-8867 if you are unsure what your door has.
Can you install a panic bar on an aluminum storefront door in Old Pasadena?
Usually yes, using a device designed for narrow stiles. We check the stile width and glass layout first so the device fits properly and the door still closes and latches reliably.
Do you repair existing panic bars or only install new ones?
We do both. Many problems come down to a worn latch, a misaligned strike, a loose mount or a door that no longer closes properly, and those can often be fixed without replacing the whole device.
Is my door required to have a panic bar?
It depends on how the space is used, occupancy and the building's setup. Those requirements are set by local fire and building officials, so we recommend confirming with them. We can describe what your door currently has and help you install what is required.
Can you come after hours if my exit door is broken?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867, explain the situation, and we will work out the next step with you.
Can a panic bar have a key or outside trim?
Yes. Many devices can be paired with exterior trim, a key cylinder or a pull handle so staff can enter from outside while the inside still opens with a push. We help you choose based on how the door is used.
Do you handle double doors with vertical rod devices?
Yes. Double doors often use vertical rod or concealed rod devices, and these need careful alignment. We evaluate the pair and frame before recommending the right setup.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We come to your Pasadena location, and you can reach us anytime at (323) 997-8867.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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