Grade 1 UL-rated hardware meets commercial performance standards designed specifically for demanding environments. In multifamily properties where individual units see daily use and common areas experience high traffic, these standards ensure hardware can withstand the cycle counts and operational demands the property creates.
FR International’s M500 Series mortise locks are built to these specifications. The construction quality, materials selection, and engineering tolerances reflect commercial-grade expectations rather than residential compromises.
This level of performance translates directly to operational reliability. Doors open and close smoothly year after year. Locking mechanisms function consistently without requiring constant adjustment or premature replacement. Hardware continues to perform as intended even under the sustained use that multifamily environments demand.
FR International backs this performance with a standard one-year mechanical and finish warranty, providing foundational product assurance. The greater value lies in hardware that rarely requires warranty intervention because it’s engineered correctly from the start. When products are built for the environment they’ll serve, they simply work as expected throughout their service life.
Protecting Project Timelines and Delivery Schedules
Development schedules drive multifamily projects, and delays in any building system can push occupancy dates and affect revenue projections. Hardware procurement must align with construction sequencing to keep projects on track.The Frascio Fast program delivers Grade 1 UL-rated hardware in 8 business days, providing predictable lead times that support tight construction schedules. This reliability allows project teams to finalize specifications without adding buffer time or risking delays that cascade through later construction phases.
Orders are structured with a maximum of 40 items, streamlined specifically for multi-building coordination without overwhelming procurement teams with complex ordering processes.
Predictable delivery and transparent pricing together create a procurement experience that protects project timelines and financial projections. When hardware arrives as scheduled and performs as specified, construction stays on track and properties reach occupancy on the dates investors expect.
Specification Support That Reduces Risk and Simplifies Execution
Large multifamily projects require clear documentation and responsive technical support to avoid the coordination issues that create delays and rework. FR International provides specification-ready documentation designed to integrate smoothly into project manuals and submittal packages. This documentation simplifies approvals with architects, municipalities, and lending partners by providing the technical details and compliance information reviewers require. When specifications are complete and accurate from the start, the approval process moves efficiently without requests for clarification or additional information.
Technical support remains available throughout the project for questions that arise during coordination and installation planning. Whether the question involves finish compatibility, function selection, or installation sequencing, responsive support keeps projects moving forward without waiting for answers.
Templates and installation guidance reduce field issues that can slow construction or create quality problems. When installers have clear, accurate instructions, hardware goes in correctly the first time. Doors function as intended, finish quality meets expectations, and punch list items decrease.
FR International’s experience supporting large-scale projects like Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Old Parkland Dallas demonstrates the capability to handle complex multifamily portfolios where coordination, quality, and execution all matter simultaneously. These landmark properties required hardware solutions that performed reliably across hundreds of openings, the same requirement that defines successful multifamily developments.
