COMMERCIAL LOCK GRADING EXPLAINED

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COMMERCIAL LOCK GRADING EXPLAINED
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• If youre new to the world of commercial locks,
  or would simply like some more detailed
  information about how theyre graded, you might
  find the following information useful
• What are commercial lock grades?
• Before each type of lock is classified and
  certified, its quality and security level will be
  rigorously assessed according to
• Function and application
• Strength
• Cycles (how many times a lock can be used before
  needing to be replaced)

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• Security
• Material evaluation
• Finish
• Evaluated in several ways, and using the above
  points as a guide, the ANSI/BHMA goes on to award
  the lock product a grade of 1, 2 or 3.
• Grade 1 locks
• This category is reserved for the strongest and
  most durable commercial locks Grade 1 locks are
  heavy-duty, offer the highest level of security,
  and are expected to withstand twice the amount of
  use as a lock in the Garde 2 category.

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• Typically used on exterior doors and at
  high-traffic entry points, these locks are
  classified as safe to use on public buildings
  such as schools, healthcare facilities and other
  buildings with a large capacity.
• Grade 2 locks
• Rated for use on exterior access points of
  buildings with low to medium traffic, Grade 2
  locks can also be used on interior doors that
  need a higher level of security, such as offices
  or rooms where valuable items such as
  merchandise, materials or equipment are stored.

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• Grade 3
• Considered as standard level, Grade 3 locks are
  best suited for light applications, such as
  supply closets, offices not containing valuable
  items, employee break rooms or any other location
  that doesnt experience high-traffic and doesnt
  require a higher level of security. This
  particular grade is also deemed suitable for use
  in residential properties.
• How can you check what level of protection a
  commercial lock offers?
• Located on the product information sheet,
  original packaging or at the end of the product
  code, the ANSI/BHMA certification number tells
  you the grade of the lock the numbering system
  also gives details as to the type of material
  used to make the lock, its category and the
  appropriate applications for it.

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• What do the terms fail-safe and fail-secure
  mean?
• When it comes to commercial locks, the two terms
  refer to how the hardware on the outside, or
  keyed side of the door, operates and controls
  entry in the event of an emergency or power
  outage. Fail-safe means that the hardware
  automatically unlocks when theres no power,
  while fail-secure describes hardware that
  automatically locks during a power outage.
• Because fail-safe lock devices automatically
  unlock when the power is out or a fire alarm
  sounds, they are often considered to be a
  security risk for some commercial and industrial
  uses.

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• Whether a lock is fail-safe or fail-secure,
  occupants of a building must be able to leave the
  inside of a building quickly and safely in the
  event of an emergency, and unless otherwise
  stated by the manufacturer, or another keyed
  lock, double cylinder or deadbolt is used, all
  commercial locks allow for this.
• To know more details about commercial locks and
  for help choosing the right grade for your needs,
  talk to a security expert such as a qualified
  locksmith.

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