Door entry question.

simpson93 · Nov 7, 2014

Hello all,

I have been asked to look at a job involving installing a intercom/door entry for a small commercial wharehouse/office
At the moment they have metal/glass door like the ones on most high street shops (not automatic) open and closed by key

I was going to put a coded panel in to open from outside and I'm guessing I'm going to need some sort of lock/release on the inside
any suggestions

thanks

telectrix · Nov 7, 2014

use a magnetic lock.

Deleted member 26818 · Nov 7, 2014

Just tell them that if their name is not on the list.......

Jason Howard · Nov 7, 2014

I think Rim Latch Lock will be good.

Deleted member 26818 · Nov 7, 2014

With many aluminium doors installing a rim lock is more hassle than a mag lock.

telectrix · Nov 7, 2014

i'd like to see anybody drill a glass door and fit a rimlock.

Deleted member 26818 · Nov 7, 2014

I installed a mag lock once on a Council building in Tunbridge Wells.
It was what the client asked for.
My biggest concern, was that there was no method to operate the mag lock from outside the building.
I do not know how they got around this problem, perhaps they just turned off the door entry system each night?

tazz · Nov 7, 2014

Glass door maglocks do not need drilling...the plate slides over the top of the glass and pressure gripped to hold in place.
hope this explains

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simpson93 · Nov 7, 2014

Thanks all for replies, here is a picture of the doors

Paul P · Nov 7, 2014

If you are going to use a maglock don't forget emergency egress. Like link it to fire alarm system and maybe a green emergency break glass to release unit.