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As an architect, you’re on the front lines of change—and ASSA ABLOY would like to hear about your recent work in K-12 schools and other educational facilities.

We’re a global leader in locking products and we value your opinion. We will use your input not only to improve existing door hardware products, but also to create innovative, new solutions. This survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and your answers will be kept completely anonymous.

Thank you for sharing your expertise—we really appreciate your feedback and suggestions.
 
 
 
Have you been involved in the design of a K-12 school facility in the past three years?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't Know
 
 
Have you been involved in the design of a K-12 school facility in any of the following states?
 
 
 
Did any of your K-12 school projects require knowledge of tornado-resistant design?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Did any of your K-12 school projects include a designated storm shelter/safe area?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don’t Know
 
 
For the following questions, please tell how important the statement is to you (answer choices range from "Not Important at All" to "Extremely Important"). We will then ask you to rate your current level of satisfaction on each of those same statements.

How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the likelihood that storm shutters on windows can be closed easily by the end user
Increase the likelihood that proposed door products for storm shelters meet ICC 500 (IBC 2009 standards)
Increase the likelihood that budgets can be met without sacrificing shelter integrity
Increase the likelihood that doors are light enough for small children to open
Increase the likelihood that costs associated with shelter design can be known prior to the start of design
Increase the likelihood that both fire and tornado door requirements can be met
Increase the likelihood that all occupants are able to operate storm shelter doors
Increase the likelihood that FEMA-certified room dividers are available for storm shelters
Increase the likelihood that proposed door products for storm shelters meet FEMA 361 guidelines
Minimize the likelihood that students get their fingers caught in closing doors
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Increase the likelihood that doors are light enough for small children to open
Increase the likelihood that both fire and tornado door requirements can be met
Increase the likelihood that FEMA-certified room dividers are available for storm shelters
Minimize the likelihood that students get their fingers caught in closing doors
Increase the likelihood that all occupants are able to operate storm shelter doors
Increase the likelihood that proposed door products for storm shelters meet FEMA 361 guidelines
Increase the likelihood that storm shutters on windows can be closed easily by the end user
Increase the likelihood that budgets can be met without sacrificing shelter integrity
Increase the likelihood that costs associated with shelter design can be known prior to the start of design
Increase the likelihood that proposed door products for storm shelters meet ICC 500 (IBC 2009 standards)
 
 
How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the likelihood that restrooms can be easily included as part of the shelter design
Increase the likelihood that you have confidence that shelter door hardware will hold up to a tornado event
Increase the likelihood of being able to create a secure shelter in a hallway or corridor
Minimize the likelihood that hallways need to be used as storm shelters
Minimize the likelihood that substitute teachers don't know how to properly close storm shutters for windows during a tornado event
Increase the likelihood that the client has clearly defined how the storm shelter will be used prior to design
Minimize the likelihood that locks or panic bars are damaged by daily use
Increase the likelihood that door hardware can withstand both tornado events and daily usage
Minimize the likelihood that teachers cannot reach the closing mechanism window storm shutters
Minimize the likelihood that door closers are damaged by daily use
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Minimize the likelihood that locks or panic bars are damaged by daily use
Increase the likelihood that you have confidence that shelter door hardware will hold up to a tornado event
Minimize the likelihood that substitute teachers don't know how to properly close storm shutters for windows during a tornado event
Minimize the likelihood that teachers cannot reach the closing mechanism window storm shutters
Increase the likelihood that the client has clearly defined how the storm shelter will be used prior to design
Minimize the likelihood that hallways need to be used as storm shelters
Increase the likelihood of being able to create a secure shelter in a hallway or corridor
Increase the likelihood that restrooms can be easily included as part of the shelter design
Increase the likelihood that door hardware can withstand both tornado events and daily usage
Minimize the likelihood that door closers are damaged by daily use
 
 
How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter design eliminates the need for windows
Increase the likelihood that shelter occupants can easily know the status of the weather from the inside
Increase the likelihood that open storm shutters for windows blend into surroundings
Increase the likelihood that storm shelters can include a window
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter door hardware is aesthetically pleasing
Increase the likelihood that storm shelters work as another school room
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter doors are available in multiple widths
Increase the likelihood that ventilation can be provided to an 'air tight' shelter
Increase the likelihood that storm shutters for windows can serve as writing surfaces (i.e. chalkboard, whiteboard, etc.)
Increase the likelihood that emergency responders can visually determine the status of storm shelter occupants
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Increase the likelihood that storm shutters for windows can serve as writing surfaces (i.e. chalkboard, whiteboard, etc.)
Increase the likelihood that storm shelters can include a window
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter door hardware is aesthetically pleasing
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter doors are available in multiple widths
Increase the likelihood that ventilation can be provided to an 'air tight' shelter
Increase the likelihood that shelter occupants can easily know the status of the weather from the inside
Increase the likelihood that open storm shutters for windows blend into surroundings
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter design eliminates the need for windows
Increase the likelihood that storm shelters work as another school room
Increase the likelihood that emergency responders can visually determine the status of storm shelter occupants
 
 
How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the number of shelters that can be available in a single school
Increase the likelihood that windows in a storm shelter can be locked
Increase the likelihood that windows in a storm shelter can be opened for daily use
Increase the likelihood that heavy duty tornado resistant hardware is available for narrow stile openings
Minimize the likelihood that doors are damaged by high volume daily use
Increase the likelihood that your firm has exclusive access to new products and information
Increase the likelihood that communication can occur between people inside and outside the shelter
Increase the likelihood that the entire school can serve as a storm shelter
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Increase the likelihood that windows in a storm shelter can be locked
Increase the likelihood that the entire school can serve as a storm shelter
Increase the likelihood that heavy duty tornado resistant hardware is available for narrow stile openings
Increase the likelihood that communication can occur between people inside and outside the shelter
Increase the number of shelters that can be available in a single school
Increase the likelihood that windows in a storm shelter can be opened for daily use
Minimize the likelihood that doors are damaged by high volume daily use
Increase the likelihood that your firm has exclusive access to new products and information
 
 
How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Minimize the likelihood that the door hardware manufacturer's representative doesn't know if the products meet specific state code
Minimize the time it takes to locate information on the most up to date storm shelter codes
Increase the likelihood that the local distributor has knowledge of what door hardware has been FEMA-tested
Increase the likelihood that post-construction inspection requirements are understood prior to design
Minimize the likelihood that the door hardware manufacturer's warranty doesn't apply
Increase the likelihood that clients understand the value of FEMA certification
Minimize the time it takes to understand details of the FEMA regulations for storm shelters in schools
Increase the likelihood that FEMA-specific information is provided by the door hardware manufacturer
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter guidelines are communicated directly to you from the state legislature
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Minimize the time it takes to locate information on the most up to date storm shelter codes
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter guidelines are communicated directly to you from the state legislature
Minimize the time it takes to understand details of the FEMA regulations for storm shelters in schools
Increase the likelihood that FEMA-specific information is provided by the door hardware manufacturer
Increase the likelihood that clients understand the value of FEMA certification
Increase the likelihood that post-construction inspection requirements are understood prior to design
Minimize the likelihood that the door hardware manufacturer's representative doesn't know if the products meet specific state code
Minimize the likelihood that the door hardware manufacturer's warranty doesn't apply
Increase the likelihood that the local distributor has knowledge of what door hardware has been FEMA-tested
 
 
How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the likelihood that large objects can move through storm shelter openings during daily use
Increase the likelihood that shelter doors and storm shutters for windows match other facility openings
Increase the likelihood that your design passes review on the first submittal
Minimize the likelihood that the look of storm shutters on windows make students anxious about potential tornadoes
Increase the likelihood that the storm shelter does not look industrial
Minimize the likelihood that the storm shelter needs to be put in a gym
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Minimize the likelihood that the storm shelter needs to be put in a gym
Increase the likelihood that the storm shelter does not look industrial
Increase the likelihood that large objects can move through storm shelter openings during daily use
Minimize the likelihood that the look of storm shutters on windows make students anxious about potential tornadoes
Increase the likelihood that shelter doors and storm shutters for windows match other facility openings
Increase the likelihood that your design passes review on the first submittal
 
 
How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the likelihood that the design allows for two-way traffic flow through the shelter opening
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter door hardware is vandalism-proof
Minimize the likelihood that the youngest age students are farthest from the shelter
Increase the likelihood that tradeoffs between different grades of door hardware can be easily explained to the client
Increase the likelihood that you know the differences in door hardware requirements for elementary and secondary schools
Minimize the likelihood that you feel unprepared when asked questions about door hardware for storm doors
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter door hardware is durable (e.g. stands up to daily use)
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter door hardware is durable (e.g. stands up to daily use)
Increase the likelihood that tradeoffs between different grades of door hardware can be easily explained to the client
Increase the likelihood that you know the differences in door hardware requirements for elementary and secondary schools
Increase the likelihood that storm shelter door hardware is vandalism-proof
Minimize the likelihood that the youngest age students are farthest from the shelter
Increase the likelihood that the design allows for two-way traffic flow through the shelter opening
Minimize the likelihood that you feel unprepared when asked questions about door hardware for storm doors
 
 
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How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the likelihood that wood doors could be used in storm shelters
Minimize the likelihood that carpet/flooring keeps storm shutters for windows from closing
Minimize the time it takes to coordinate design with electrical engineers
Minimize the time it takes to implement ADA guidelines into storm shelter designs
Increase the likelihood that you can create a FEMA-accepted custom design, if a desired solution isn't available
Minimize the likelihood that storm shutters for windows damage flooring
Increase the likelihood that electronic access control devices can be used on storm shelter doors
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Increase the likelihood that you can create a FEMA-accepted custom design, if a desired solution isn't available
Minimize the likelihood that storm shutters for windows damage flooring
Minimize the likelihood that carpet/flooring keeps storm shutters for windows from closing
Increase the likelihood that electronic access control devices can be used on storm shelter doors
Minimize the time it takes to implement ADA guidelines into storm shelter designs
Increase the likelihood that wood doors could be used in storm shelters
Minimize the time it takes to coordinate design with electrical engineers
 
 
How important is it that you are able to...?
Not Important at All Somewhat Important Important Very Important Extremely Important
Increase the likelihood that access control devices from different manufacturers are compatible
Minimize the time it takes the plan to pass structural engineering's peer review
Increase the likelihood that the installer of storm shelter hardware understands the design
Minimize the likelihood doors or door hinges are damaged by inappropriately wedging the door open
Increase the likelihood that clients can troubleshoot small issues on their own
Minimize the time it takes to install FEMA doors and door hardware
Minimize the likelihood that door frames become out of place when they are filled with concrete
Increase the likelihood that FEMA grants are approved in a timely manner
Minimize the time it takes to get FEMA reimbursement (i.e. you or clients)
Increase the likelihood of getting parts for door hardware vs. replacing the whole device
 
 
How satisfied are you with your ability to...?
Not Satisfied at All Somewhat Satisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
Increase the likelihood of getting parts for door hardware vs. replacing the whole device
Increase the likelihood that clients can troubleshoot small issues on their own
Increase the likelihood that the installer of storm shelter hardware understands the design
Minimize the time it takes the plan to pass structural engineering's peer review
Minimize the likelihood that door frames become out of place when they are filled with concrete
Minimize the time it takes to get FEMA reimbursement (i.e. you or clients)
Minimize the time it takes to install FEMA doors and door hardware
Minimize the likelihood doors or door hinges are damaged by inappropriately wedging the door open
Increase the likelihood that access control devices from different manufacturers are compatible
Increase the likelihood that FEMA grants are approved in a timely manner
 
 
 
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