Simplify Egress With Request to Exit Devices
Request to Exit Devices (often called REX devices) are a critical part of a complete access control system. While readers, controllers, and credentials manage who can enter a building, REX devices ensure that people can leave safely and conveniently without compromising security. These devices are designed to provide an immediate and reliable way to unlock doors from the inside—whether through motion detection, push buttons, or touchless sensors—helping to create a seamless flow of movement throughout a facility. More than just an accessory, REX devices play a vital role in meeting life safety regulations, making sure exits are always accessible in emergencies while still keeping exterior doors secure against unauthorized entry.
At Zions Security Alarms, we offer a wide range of Request to Exit devices including motion sensors, push buttons, and touchless solutions. Whether for offices, schools, healthcare facilities, or commercial buildings, REX devices ensure people can leave a space quickly and safely without compromising overall access control.
Benefits of Request to Exit Devices
Request to Exit Devices go beyond simply unlocking a door—they play an essential role in balancing security with user convenience. By providing quick exit options, they help businesses and organizations stay compliant with fire and life safety codes while also enhancing the user experience. Modern REX devices are available in multiple formats, including touchless options, which are especially useful for hygienic environments.
- Safety Compliance: REX devices allow fast egress in case of emergencies, ensuring compliance with fire and building codes.
- User Convenience: With simple push buttons or motion-based sensors, exiting becomes quick and hassle-free.
- Variety of Options: Choose from motion sensors, push bars, touchless devices, and more to fit your specific needs.
- Enhanced Security: REX devices work seamlessly with controllers and locks, ensuring doors remain secure from the outside while providing authorized exit from within.
- Hands-Free Solutions: Touchless REX devices improve hygiene and reduce physical contact, making them ideal for healthcare and high-traffic environments.
Common Applications of Request to Exit Devices
Because every secure entry point also needs a secure exit, Request to Exit Devices are used across a wide variety of industries. Their versatility and compliance with safety codes make them a necessary addition wherever access control is in place.
- Corporate Offices: Employees can exit through secure areas quickly, maintaining smooth daily operations without security risks.
- Educational Institutions: Schools and universities rely on REX devices to ensure students and staff can leave safely during emergencies or daily use.
- Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals and clinics benefit from touchless REX devices, allowing safe and sanitary exits in sensitive environments.
- Retail and Commercial Buildings: REX devices help manage high foot traffic by allowing quick exit through employee doors, stockrooms, or emergency exits.
- Government and High-Security Facilities: Critical infrastructure sites use REX devices to comply with safety regulations while maintaining strict entry control.
- Multi-Family and Residential Properties: Apartments and gated communities install REX devices on secured lobbies, stairwells, or garage exits to balance security with convenience.
Featured Request to Exit Devices
Illuminated Request to Exit Button
Illuminated Request to Exit Button is a reliable and efficient UL-listed request-to-exit device used to release fail-safe magnetic locks and a variety of other locking hardware. Ideally designed to escape emergency situations, making everyone safe from uncertain events or lurking accidents. In addition, this button also features S.P.D.T contacts as well as green illumination in a standard single gang package.
Vandal Resistant Request to Exit Button
The Vandal Resistant Request to Exit Button is the hardy request to exit button you need for your business that is easy to install yet sure to last for longer time. It’s vandal resistant so you won’t have to worry about the switch being tampered with or vandalized. It’s also fairly simple to install, and it comes equipped with NO/NC (DPST) switch. This product is ideal to be added to your home or business emergency and security devices to keep the peace and order properly observed and to avoid casualties during unforeseen and uncertain times.
Exit Button with Pneumatic Timer
This Exit Button with a Pneumatic Timer is a highly durable and reliable access control device designed for secure egress. This station has a solid switch of one gang wall plate indicating 302 stainless steel and 430 stainless steel for the durability of the product. The push plate includes a green and red mushroom button with clear lettering of the words “PUSH TO EXIT”. With the help of the pneumatic timer, it is possible to set the time delay for the exit for 2 to 60 seconds, so the door will open without external power. With a rated workload of up to 1 million times, the appliance was designed for longevity.