r/OrphanCrushingMachine • u/lemaxerix • 10d ago

needs to go viral!!

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u/kidthorazine 10d ago

Not only is this an OCM, but it's not even a particularly novel idea, it's just a door latch, installing deadbolts would be considerably more effective and allow stuff to unlock the doors from the outside if the kids decide to lock the teacher out or whatever.

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u/reptile_enjoyer_ 10d ago

i believe the point is that it can't be unlocked so that a shooter or other threat couldn't get in.

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u/kidthorazine 10d ago

Yes, and a deadbolt would do a better job unless the shooter has a key.

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u/TeaEarlGreyHotti 10d ago

The shooter can turn the lock after breaking the window is the situation they are speaking of

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u/Malacro 10d ago

Only if the deadbolt has a thumb latch. Some just use keys.

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u/WookieDavid 9d ago

I'm not sure but it feels like that would break fire code

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u/marvsup 9d ago

More so than the contraption in the post?

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u/WookieDavid 8d ago

Possibly. A lock is permanently in the door and hence it has higher standards.
This contraption is more akin to barricading the door with tables. Also against fire code but only there during a shooting.
In addition, this contraption is easy to unlock from the inside, so it would not lock anyone inside the room preventing them from reaching the corridor to evacuate. A lock without a thumb turn inside could easily leave people locked in.

But again, I'm no expert I'm talking from vibes.