Solutions | School Safety and Security
School Safety and Security
Creating a safe environment for students and staff requires functional door hardware that supports both daily use and emergency response. From main entrances to staff-only corridors, K-12 schools and higher education campuses depend on secure and reliable access solutions. General Lock delivers high-quality, code-compliant options for every access point, helping schools meet local requirements and maximize peace of mind for students and staff.
Main Entrances and Vestibules
Secure front entries with heavy-duty exit devices and Grade 1 locksets that support lockdown procedures and provide code-compliant egress. Add vestibule-grade door closers for consistent operation in high-traffic areas, ensuring safe, controlled access for students, staff and visitors.
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Classroom Security
Use Grade 1 cylindrical locks designed for classroom security, allowing inside key control. Select solutions that meet ANSI/BHMA and NFPA requirements for classroom security to ensure schools comply with evolving safety protocols while maintaining ease of everyday use.
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Interior Corridors and Common Areas
Choose heavy-duty exit devices and commercial-grade closers for cost-effective coverage across interior corridors, multipurpose rooms, and office areas. These solutions provide smooth, secure operation throughout the school day while helping facilities maintain code compliance and efficient traffic flow.
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Staff Access and Administrative Areas
Secure staff-only and back-office areas with credential-ready hardware that supports modern access control systems. Use electrified leversets with electric strikes, magnetic locks to secure exit only doors, reader accessories, and door contacts to monitor exterior doors, providing credentialed access, and remote override capabilities. These solutions are ideal for IT rooms, administrative offices, and restricted staff zones that require seamless integration with school-wide security protocols.
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Maintenance Areas and Utility Rooms
Secure back-of-house spaces with Grade 1 deadbolts and heavy-duty hardware, including strike plates, latch protectors, and wrap arounds. These solutions deliver dependable protection and streamlined key control for custodial closets, utility rooms, and other non-public areas.
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