A burglary occurs in the U.S. every 15 seconds. Although a fair share of those break ins involve forced entry, a majority of burglars gain entry through unlocked doors and windows.
If it's late at night and you need to head back to work - whether it's for a minutes or the long haul - you want to be able to get inside the building as quickly and easily as possible. A commercial locksmith can install a variety of different keyless lock systems. For example, you can enter a code that triggers the lock mechanism to open the door.
The Pin tumbler lock first appeared in 2000 BC. It is the most widely used type of lock in the western world.
Although today’s locks are quite sophisticated, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, in ancient times, they were made of wood and then centuries later they were crafted from iron and accompanied by a skeleton key.
If your business relies on a keypad lock to secure interior doors, it’s a good idea to regularly change the door codes. Over time, employees may become lax about entering the code, allowing non-employees to gain access.
ANSI Grade 2 locks are appropriate for light commercial and heavy residential use. Most locksmiths recommend using a lock with a minimum rating of ANSI Grade 2 for residential use on exterior doors and doors between garages and living spaces.
