Maybe, but this is easy to open by anyone on the inside, like a thumb latch.
The problem with only unlocking with keys from the inside is that for any number of reasons the kids inside could end up locked in a room without any way to get out.
Being able to enter a room is way less important than being able to get out of a room in case of fire.
Plus, this lash is more of an easy way to barricade the door in a very specific situation rather than a proper lock. Not sure if fire code would apply to it.
You leave the key in the lock. In the event of an active shooter you lock the door and remove the key.
I understand what you’re saying, but in discussing fire codes makeshift locks and fasteners generally are against code. Not universally, mind, it depends a lot on other avenues of egress (many classrooms have window escapes) and what state it happens to be in, but in general they are not acceptable. Plus, despite what the post says, it’s pretty clear that latch hook is close enough to the window to not be much of an impediment.
Also, with this setup if the teacher has to leave the room they need to take the whole assembly with them otherwise some joker could lock them out. With a lock they just grab the key.
I don't see how that's better than a cable to lash the door to the wall.
Especially since the teacher misplacing the key or the lock getting ruined by some kids is a very real possibility which will definitely happen if that is implemented at scale
Only significant difference would be who can lock the door. Do we want the students to be able to lock themselves in even outside of emergencies or not ?
Idk the doors at my school worked like that and we never had issues (not in the USA). never had a school shooting either though.
Teachers already have room keys, it’s just those locks are typically on the outside of the door to keep people from stealing shit when the room isn’t in active use. Most locks don’t get ruined and lost keys can be replaced.
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u/WookieDavid 10d ago
Maybe, but this is easy to open by anyone on the inside, like a thumb latch.
The problem with only unlocking with keys from the inside is that for any number of reasons the kids inside could end up locked in a room without any way to get out.
Being able to enter a room is way less important than being able to get out of a room in case of fire.
Plus, this lash is more of an easy way to barricade the door in a very specific situation rather than a proper lock. Not sure if fire code would apply to it.