The Babcock-Davis Architectural Access Door (BNTC) is a long-time favorite for architectural specification. Today, Babcock-Davis announces an update to our most popular non-rated access door.

While maintaining the material gauge of our Architectural Door, we have improved durability, reduced installation time, and created a more robust design. For specifics about the product enhancements, please see the product flyer and product page for more detailed information.

Babcock-Davis is pleased to announce and offer an updated Lunch & Learn AIA Continuing Education program:  Roof Hatch & Smoke Vent Life Safety, Design and BIM Integration.  This course will explain the benefits of roof hatch & smoke vent design, life safety and BIM integration.  The design professional will have a greater understanding of code regulations for life safety with proper selection of products in accordance to building codes and applications.  Through an illustration and video demonstration on BIM modeling, the designer will be able to integrate roof hatches and smoke vents into their next project with superior quality.

The course format is live, instructor-led and typically held at your design firm or local AIA office.   Please contact Babcock-Davis to schedule this Lunch & Learn program with one of our local, knowledgeable product representatives;  email   or call 888-412-3726.

Revit rendering of Roof Hatches and Smoke Vents

Babcock-Davis partners with InfoSpec, Inc. who is the registered provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES).  This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education.

Course Format:  A Structured, live, instructor-led course

Course Credit:  1 AIA Health Safety & Welfare (HSW) CE Hour

Completion Certificate:  Available for both AIA and non-AIA members by email

Course Sponsor:  Babcock-Davis

Babcock-Davis' philosophy is one of customer first.  As your partner in the construction market, we understand your business and provide solutions to improve your bottom line.  We offer direct access to people who take care of your needs and full responsibility for the process from beginning to end.

Single Door hatches with lengths greater than 5’ now include a more secure latch, improved safety and easier operation. Through internal testing Babcock-Davis has confirmed 90 psf wind uplift for sizes up to 4’x12’.  In addition, our updated design includes an off-set handle for ease of reach.

 Providing a superior quality product for roof access that can be specified with a high degree of confidence is part of our commitment to customer first. The new features and benefits of our Service Stair Personnel Roof Hatch: 

 o Achieves 90 psf wind uplift for sizes up to 4’x12’. 

 o Safer, easier operation with offset handle when using a service stair 

 o Secure, tamper-proof steel cover box houses and protects the 2-point rotary latch assembly with integral padlock provisions. 

 o Exterior hatch label clearly shows the hatch orientation for proper installation with a service stair. 

 o Ensures safe operation of hold open arm when positioned at the top of the stair. 

 o 3D visually enhanced shop drawings with integrated configurable options

Model# Shown: BRHPG30x96S1T

Babcock-Davis announced today that it has received Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval for its roof access Hurricane Hatch. The product approval includes the industries highest design pressure performance of +/- 100 psf. 

Complying with the Florida Building Code (including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone) the Hurricane Hatch is ideally suited for commercial applications within areas exposed to high winds, hurricanes and tornadoes. 

Providing a superior quality product for roof access that can be specified with a high degree of confidence is another step in our commitment to customer first.

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Babcock-Davis has completed a lease expansion and relocation totaling approximately 51,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Brooklyn Park, Minn. Jones Lang LaSalle provided tenant representation services for the commercial building products manufacturer and distributor.  

Babcock-Davis has leased space at 7316 Aspen Lane, a multi-tenant industrial facility. The converted warehouse space being leased by Babcock-Davis features approximately 3,000 square feet of office space. The rest of the space is newly constructed manufacturing space. The company previously had leased approximately 30,000 square feet, but needed to expand due to the increased demand for products from clients.

Babcock-Davis has introduced the industry’s first UL 793 Listed 4’x8’ single door smoke vent. With an effective venting area of 90%, we will help you minimize cost and reduce the number of smoke vents required on your project.    

Babcock-Davis recently designed our smoke vent product line for increased safety, reliability and simplified installation. 

• Largest range of UL 793 listed sizes and options 

• Improved overall effective venting area 

• Simplified, higher quality design reduces installation and testing time 

• Secure, robust rotary latch provides superior wind uplift 

• Modular, upgradeable electrical release actuator 

• The LightMAX™ Series - structural multiwall doors for natural daylight 

• The SafeMAX™ Series - metal lids available in steel or aluminum Link to product information pages on web.

Photo: LightMAX™ Series BSVLA 4ft x 8ft Single Door Smoke Vent

Babcock-Davis is pleased to announce a new partnership with Victory Treads LLC that expands our Stair Treads & Nosings line to over 30 styles. We offer aluminum and cast Anti-Slip Abrasive Safety Stair Treads–for new construction and renovation, both interior and exterior applications.

Brad Fish, President of Victory Treads LLC, has more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing of stair treads and nosings. He is enthusiastic about the match created by his “extensive knowledge of the industry and the market, combined with Babcock Davis' sales force and their outstanding commitment to getting their customers what they need, when they need it.” 

Their distribution location in Alabama, added to Babcock Davis' current facilities in Minnesota, Northern/Southern California and New Jersey, enables Babcock Davis to better meet the needs of ever tightening project schedules.

Please visit our Stair Treads page for more detailed information about the product line.