Commercial Security FAQ

There are a few options for you. The easiest one would be to implement a master keyed system throughout your offices. This is a multi layered keying system that can control who has access to what rooms. 

Here is a basic example: 

• The director would have a grand-master key that opens every door.
• The manager has a master key that opens every door except the director office. 
• Every worker has a key that works their office and common areas but no one else’s office. 
• The cleaners have a key that will let them in the back door and select rooms and areas. 

The other option would involve electronic locks, strikes and swipe card access. This would work in a similar way to the master key system, but without the potential hassle of keys. For more information on either of these option, please don’t hesitate to contact us and one of our highly trained staff can tailor a solution to meet you needs.

A restricted/registered key is a key with a unique profile and cuts that only one specific locksmiths can cut after verification from the authorised signatories. We have a range of restricted systems that we can supply and cut keys for, and yours may be one of them but that doesn’t mean we are able to cut it for you straight away, you may need to get authorisation. 

On the head of the key there will usually be a phone number and a locksmiths company details. If its not us, its best to call that company and they can point you in the right direction.

Entrance set:

• Outside function: Lockable by inner push button, key unlocks both handles (may or may not retract latch depending on lever or knob).
• Inside function: Opened by handle at all times, push button only locks outside handle.

Double Cylinder Set:

• Outside function: opened by handle when unlocked, Key locks or unlocks both handles
• Inside function: opened by handle when unlocked, Key locks or unlocks both handles

Classroom Set:

• Outside function: opened by key only. The outside handle always remains rigid.
• Inside function: opened by handle at all times.

Privacy Set:

• Outside function: opened by handle when unlocked. Has an emergency slot in the handle that unlocks the outside knob if access needs to be gained
• Inside function: push button to lock

Vestibule Set:

• Outside function: opened by key only. The outside handle always remains rigid.
• Inside function: opened by handle at all times.

Dummy Set:

• Outside function: fixed handle used only as a pull handle and secured with a screw from the inside
• Inside function: no function

Passage Set:

• Outside function: opened by handle at all times
• Inside function: opened by handle at all times

Cupboard Set (lockable):

• Outside function: key locks or unlocks knob but does not retract the latch
• Inside function: no function with a blank rose supplied

Cupboard Set (non-lockable):

• Outside function: handle operation retracts the latch
• Inside function: no function with a blank rose supplied

Patio Set:

• Outside function: opened by handle when free. Rigid handle when locked by internal push button
• Inside function: opened by handle at all times

Double Cylinder Vestibule Set:

• Outside function: opened by key only, The outside handle always remains rigid
• Inside function: opened by key only, The inside handle always remains rigid