What is a nib on a door?

A 300mm nib is required for a head-on approach to a gate or door to ensure that the door can be approached and opened by a wheelchair user – the nib allows a wheelchair foot rest (or other mobility aid) to project beyond the line of the door frame, enabling a wheelchair user to reach the door handle.

What is a Leverset lock?

High Grade Levers, Built to a Higher Standard If you are going to be using the door to carry things in or out with your hands full for example, a leverset will allow you to open the door without having to use a hand to turn a knob.

What does individually keyed mean?

The ROHS define the “individually keyed” concept in the section 188.1 as a special layout of the components of a lock making it possible to open it with a single key.

What is passage set?

Passage Set – Lockwood Australia. A term commonly used to describe a latch set with handles on both sides of a door but no locking function.

Can two locks have the same key?

Keyed alike means one key fits all locks, for example your front and back door locks can both use the same key or every lock in an office can use the same key. Having your locks keyed alike is very beneficial if you want to open & close all your door locks with one key.

Can one key open two different locks?

In short, a master key system allows one keys to open multiple different locks. At the same time, more than one key can open the same lock. In an office building, for example, each employee can have their own key which unlocks the door to their office.

What is classroom door hardware?

Classroom security locks allow control of the outside lever via key cylinders on both the inside and outside of the door. This allows a teacher to lock the classroom door during a lockdown event without opening the door and possibly being exposed to an intruder in the corridor.

What is a UL function?

UL is an acronym for Underwriters Laboratories Inc. which is an independent product safety certification organizations. UL develops standards by which they test door hardware to verify that it meets certain safety requirements during use, or in the event of a fire or other circumstances. Not all locks are UL listed.

What is Yale keyed alike?

Yale offers a commercial padlock range with the ability to be keyed alike meaning that 1 key is required to open multiple padlocks.

Are Bump keys illegal?

Is lock bumping legal? Learning to pick locks isn’t illegal. But it is against the law to pick any lock that you shouldn’t open. So be sure to stick to the ‘lock pickers code of conduct’ and only bump locks as a hobby at home – not to commit a crime.

Are there any identical keys?

These keys seem like they shouldn’t be able to be duplicated, but that’s a myth. There are no regulations or laws keeping a key with “Do Not Duplicate” on it from being duplicated. While chain hardware stores may refuse to duplicate these keys, locksmiths will often be able to provide a duplicate key.

What is a maison key?

A Maison key system is a keying system that permits a lock to be opened with a number of unique, individual keys. Maison key systems are often found in apartment building common areas, such as main entrance or a laundry room where individual residents can use their own apartment key to access these areas.

What does it mean to have a doorknob on your door?

A doorknob is the knob or handle used to open and close a door. Doorknobs are common on doors, especially the inside doors of a home, such as the doors of different rooms and closets. These tend to be metal and shaped like a, well, knob—a part that sticks out and has a rounded end.

Which is the correct definition of the word nib?

Definition of nib 1 : bill, beak 2 a : the sharpened point of a quill pen b : pen point also : each of the two divisions of a pen point

What can a nib wall be used for?

The projection is typically used in the building of brick walls. In some architectural designs, a jib is used to take the weight off of a wall in a building with more than one floor. Many modern buildings are made with infill panels that are usually supported on a nib made of concrete.

What is the nib at the end of a pen?

A nib is a pointed piece of metal at the end of some pens, which controls the flow of ink as you write.