Don-Jo 85 Vertical Rod Protector The Don-Jo 85 Vertical Rod Protector is a commercial-grade exit device built for life-safety openings on schools, hospitals, retail, and offices. Code-compliant single-motion egress, available trim functions, and proven mechanical reliability make it the specifier's standard for everyday commercial exits. Don-Jo is the contractor's go-to for door reinforcement and protection hardware — built in the USA, sized to fit virtually any door prep, and trusted on millions of openings. At RightSet Hardware, every Don-Jo order ships with our Right Fit Promise — verified specs, accurate fitment guidance, and friendly support from a team that actually knows door hardware. If it doesn't fit your opening, we'll make it right. Why pros and homeowners choose the Don-Jo 85 Vertical Rod Protector Code-compliant single-motion egress. Meets ANSI/BHMA, NFPA 101, and IBC requirements for free egress on commercial and life-safety openings. Built for high-cycle commercial use. Engineered for the relentless traffic of schools, hospitals, retail, and office buildings. Available with multiple trim functions. Pair with passage, classroom, storeroom, or night-latch trim to match the opening's function. Quiet, dampened latching. Mechanical dampening on the latch and pushpad reduces noise during normal operation. UL listed for fire-rated doors. Tested and listed for use on labeled fire-door assemblies up to the rating indicated on the device. Field-sizable for non-standard door widths. Cuts down on the jobsite to fit door widths between the device's stated minimum and maximum range.
