Panic Bar & Exit Device Service — Brownwood, TX
Installation, repair, and replacement of commercial panic bars and exit hardware for Brownwood businesses, churches, schools, and public facilities.
Panic bars and exit devices are required safety hardware on many commercial doors. They allow occupants to exit quickly in an emergency while controlling entry from outside. A-1 Locksmith Shop installs, services, and repairs panic bars and exit devices from major commercial hardware manufacturers including Von Duprin, Corbin Russwin, Sargent, and Yale. We work with property managers, building owners, churches, schools, and business operators throughout Brownwood and Central Texas to ensure their exit hardware is functional and code-compliant.
What We Do
Panic Bar Installation
New installation of rim-mounted and mortise-style panic bars on single or double commercial doors. We ensure correct fit and function for your door frame and hardware.
Exit Device Repair
Broken bar, failed latch, or misaligned strike? We diagnose and repair existing panic hardware before recommending replacement.
Panic Bar Replacement
Old, damaged, or non-compliant hardware? We carry and install current Von Duprin, Corbin Russwin, and compatible units.
Keyed Exterior Trim
Add exterior keyed cylinders to your panic hardware so authorized personnel can enter from outside. Useful for staff and after-hours access.
Vertical Rod Exit Devices
For double doors and applications where a standard rim device is not suitable. Vertical rod devices latch at both top and bottom.
Code Compliance Review
Not sure what your doors require? We can walk through your facility and advise on hardware requirements. Final code authority rests with your local fire marshal.
Common Questions
Is a panic bar required on my commercial door?
In Texas, exit doors serving high-occupancy spaces typically require panic hardware. Requirements depend on occupancy type and load. We can advise, but your local fire marshal has final authority on code compliance.
Can you repair a panic bar instead of replacing it?
Often yes. Many panic bar failures are mechanical issues we can repair — broken push bars, failed latches, or binding trim. We always assess repair before quoting replacement.
Do you install Von Duprin panic hardware?
Yes. Von Duprin is one of the most widely specified commercial exit device brands and we install and service it regularly. We also work with Corbin Russwin, Sargent, and Yale.

Call us directly
325-643-4137Michael & Lori Coppic
Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 12 PM
Emergency calls accepted
Our Shop
1220 Austin AvenueBrownwood, TX 76801
Texas License B13609
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Panic Bar Service for Brownwood Businesses
Call A-1 Locksmith Shop at 325-643-4137 to schedule panic bar installation, repair, or inspection for your commercial property.
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