Double Key Locks Illegal

In the u s there is no single comprehensive law against dual cylinder deadbolts.

Double key locks illegal.

Dual cylinder deadbolts require a key to open the deadbolt from both the inside and outside. If you mean a double keyed deadbolt lock that requires a key in order to exit the house the oldest code i own that forbids it is the 1970 uniform building code that covered all types of buildings. When i was a los angeles county deputy sheriff i had the sad observation of seeing a young woman who was killed by smoke inhalation. Product title l32cs3208 entry door lock double cylinder average rating.

Premier lock bronze laquer double cylinder jimmy proof die cast deadbolt lock with flat strike and 3 sc1 keys. Any door that has a lock within an arm s reach of glass panels sidelights or windows can benefit from a double cylinder deadbolt. 49 list list price 54 80 54. Danger of double key locks.

A bolt retracts when operated by a key or thumb turn only. For example if there s a window on or nearby the door think of sidelight windows next to a door for example someone could break the window reach in and turn the deadbolt of a single keyed lock. Double cylinder deadbolts are locks that require a key to open from both the inside and outside. She had left the key in the double key deadbolt but investigation revealed that in her rush to escape the fire by turning the lock she had pinched the key causing it to move.

These locks require a key to lock or unlock the door both from the outside and the inside making them a little safer in one regard. These locks can create an issue for quick exit if a fire or other hazardous situation occurs. The locks have no handle. On the other hand single sided deadbolts require key to unlock from the outside only.

When a double cylinder lock is present even if a burglar breaks the glass he will be unable to unlock the deadbolt from inside without a key. As national consensus codes developed for public use buildings single family codes lagged behind until the mid 80 s when a group of national code. M210 double combination marine grade keyless single cylinder deadbolt lock. Toledo fine locks double cylinder deadbolt in polish brass 4 model cv1801us3 16 23.

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