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Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Dead-bolt lock on closet door

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a dead-bolt lock on closet door

By Brad Keyes / Special to Healthcare Facilities Today


Q: Can we use deadbolt locks on a closet door located within an office? Would they need to be a latch style vs. a bolt-style?

A: As long as the closet door is not in the path of egress. If the closet is large enough to walk in and shut the door, then it would be considered in the path of egress, and you would not be able to install a dead-bolt lock on it. A standard passage latch set would be required.

Brad Keyes, CHSP, is the owner of KEYES Life Safety Compliance, and his expertise is in the management of the Life Safety Program, including the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs.



June 17, 2020


Topic Area: Security


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