Al Vandine

Al Vandine is National Service Sales Manager for Boon Edam. He has been in the automatic door industry for 32 years, starting as a service technician and progressing to several management positions. Al is an AAADM certified trainer in swinging, sliding and revolving doors, and has several years of experience in Life Safety and Fire Door specifications and codes. Vandine and his family reside in Levittown, PA.

Decoding Security Entrances: Getting Familiar with Local Codes

Understanding safety issues helps end-users choose security solutions wisely

Al Vandine

April 14, 2020

Both turnstiles and doors are being integrated with advanced electronic access control, video surveillance and other intrusion sensors to provide enhanced security and cost-effective operational management options that help save on manned guard resources and offer real-time analytics. However, revolving doors and turnstiles are subject to special code requirements that are different than codes for swinging or sliding doors to ensure the safety of building occupants if emergency evacuation is necessary.

LIVE: July 8, 2026 at 2 pm EDT In this webinar, speakers will share key insights from the report, including why today’s threat environment demands greater maturity and how to evaluate your organization’s current security posture.

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Decoding Security Entrances: Getting Familiar with Local Codes

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