CFP Gate Hardware & Access Control Systems

Question 1

Which type of hinge is most appropriate for supporting a heavy ornamental iron swing gate due to its strength and adjustability after installation?

Accepted Answer

Weld-on heavy-duty adjustable hinge

Answer

Piano hinge

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Butt hinge

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Spring hinge

Question 2

A cane bolt (drop rod) on a double swing gate is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Secure one leaf in the closed position to provide a latching stop for the active leaf

Answer

Connect the two gate panels together at mid-height

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Support the weight of the gate panel during installation

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Prevent the gate from swinging inward beyond 90 degrees

Question 3

Which latch type automatically closes and latches when a gate swings shut and is commonly required by code for pool enclosure gates?

Accepted Answer

Self-latching spring latch

Answer

Barrel bolt

Answer

Padlock hasp

Answer

Slide bolt

Question 4

On a chain link swing gate, tension bands and carriage bolts are used to:

Accepted Answer

Attach hinges and latches to the gate frame rail

Answer

Tension the chain link fabric across the gate opening

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Anchor the gate post in the concrete footing

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Connect the top rail to the gate frame

Question 5

When installing a swing gate on sloped terrain, which hinge type allows for vertical height adjustment after the gate is hung?

Accepted Answer

Adjustable offset hinge

Answer

Standard butt hinge

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Piano hinge

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Fixed strap hinge

Question 6

Fork latches on chain link gates are typically installed at which location?

Accepted Answer

At mid-height on the latch post side of the gate

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At the bottom of the gate near the ground

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At the top of the gate on the hinge side

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At the top and bottom simultaneously

Question 7

For a pedestrian gate installed in a pool barrier fence, most building codes and safety standards require the gate to be:

Accepted Answer

Self-closing and self-latching with the latch out of reach of children

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Lockable from both sides with a key

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A minimum of 6 feet in height regardless of local ordinance

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Constructed of metal materials only