LocksOnline Imperial 5-Lever Escape Deadlock

In an emergency, free-egress is essential and having to look for keys to get out is often considered unacceptable when facilitating a means of escape from a building - particularly in communal buildings such as flats and HMOs. 

This type of lock is usually fitted on escape doors and emergency exits, where through-access isn't usually required, but in an emergency provides a quick and convenient escape from the building. 

The idea with these locks is that you would not fit any handles as this would defeat the purpose of the deadlock.  Instead you would fit a thumbturn snib (provided as an option here), or only fit a handle on the inside of the door if you do prefer to use a lever handle.  The follower on these deadlocks (where the snib or individual handle would be fitted) is designed to retract the deadbolt in the exact same way you would do with a key, this is why you must not fit a pair of handles inside and out. 

Entry can always be gained with the use of a key, while exit is always possible operating the follower, whether you choose to use the thumbturn snib (recommended) or a lever handle.

Available in both 76mm and 101mm lock cases (that's the metric equivalent to 3" and 4" lock cases), these locks come with 57mm and 82mm backsets respectively, and the distance between the follower and the keyhole is the standard 57mm (measured from the centre of the top rounded part of the keyhole, to the centre of the square follower).

For rebated doors, please ensure you select a suitable rebate kit!

Imperial Locks are built to order! Please allow additional time to complete these locks before dispatch.

These locks are fire-tested to BS EN 1634-1:2000

Important:  These items are built-to-order specially for you and are not 'off-the-shelf' items. Therefore please allow a 2-3 week manufacturing period before dispatch. As such, these products they are deemed non-returnable so please double-check your requirements before placing your order.

Our product specifications are given in good faith but can be subject to manufacturer change without notice. Should an attribute be of essense to your purchase, please feel free to contact us first for confirmation.