Should you install a lock on your apartment that automatically slams?
Let's call the client Mark. There was a lock on his door that automatically locked after closing. This was convenient: But one day Mark went out to take…
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Let's call the client Mark. There was a lock on his door that automatically locked after closing. This was convenient:
“I left - the door was already closed.”
But one day Mark went out to take out the trash without the keys. A second later the door slammed shut.
What is the advantage of automatic locking
This mechanism is useful where the door must automatically restrict entry after each closing. For example, depending on the system, this may be useful for:
- office;
- common area;
- institutions.
Why is the scenario different at home?
In the apartment, a person regularly goes out:
- check email;
- talk to your neighbor;
- take out the trash;
- pick up delivery.
If the door is automatically locked, one forgotten set of keys turns into an emergency call.
Does this mean that automatic apartment locks are bad?
No. Modern systems are very different. The main thing is to understand:
- how the door behaves after simple closing;
- is it possible to accidentally stay outside;
- is there backup access;
- does this logic suit your family.
Especially important for children and the elderly
Scenarios to consider include:
- the child closed the door;
- the elderly man remained inside;
- relative requires access with a spare key.