A Complete Guide, to Understanding the different Lock Functions, which are best suited for Classroom Uses.

The "Classroom" Lock Function The Classroom Function has typically been widely accepted for uses within Classrooms (Function: ANSI mortise F05/bored F84). In "Classroom function", the doors are only locked from the outside with a key (from the hallway). Usually, in the mornings a Class or staff member would unlock the doors and will put it into the “passage mode”. This function has a great advantage that during the school day, staff and faculty, students, have easy access to the classroom while being unlocked, and there are no worries of any accidental instances of the door locking. However, in the rare event of a required lockdown, a staff member or teacher must go into the hallway in order to lock the door, thereby putting themselves at great risk as well as using up valuable time to lock the doors. Additionally, in order to lock the doors, there'll always have to be present someone who's a key-holder. The "Classroom Security" Function The funct...