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| n. a standard door preparation which consists of a 2-1/8" cross-bore with a 2-3/8" backset, and a 1" edge- bore with a mortise 1" wide and 2-1/4" high |
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| n. a standard door preparation which consists of a 2-1/8" cross-bore with a 2-3/4" backset, and a 1" edge- bore with a mortise 1-1/8" wide and 2-1/4" high |
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| the symbol most commonly used in the standard key coding system to indicate the first grand master key in a key system, see also "key symbol", "keying symbol" and "standard key coding system" |
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| n. an increment of .0125 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC) |
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| n. an increment of .018 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC) |
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| n. an increment of .021 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC) |
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| n. any barrier or device, either natural or man made, that limits or prohibits, free or unlimited access |
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| n. a replacement for a mechanical cylinder which incorporates electronic access control and allows the original host lock to function without additional wiring or hardware modifications |
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| n. any device other than a key designed to allow a token to be used and carried on a key ring |
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| n. the position of an ignition switch intended to permit the use of radio or other equipment without turning on a drive train component |
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| n. the exit device case mounted on the stile of the door on which the lock is located |
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| n. the single door of a pair on which the active or locking hardware is mounted |
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| n. a device that places its bolts every time a safe door is closed and activation via attack prevents it from retracting its bolts |
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| n. 1. a cylinder retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the cylinder can be removed, 2. a plug retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the retainer can be removed |
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| n. one in which the plug must be turned befor the device may be released or removed |
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| n. a device, usually connected to a cylinder, which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate |
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| abb. Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| n. a pivot with adjustable height for narrow stile doors |
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| n. a spring-loaded cylinder collar which can fill a range of gaps between the cylinder head and the door or escutcheon surface |
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| adjustable mortise cylinder |
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| n. any mortise cylinder whose length can be adjusted for a better fit in doors of varying thickness |
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| abb. anti-explosive device |
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| abb. Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners |
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| n. a locked receptacle for the deposit of items after regular hours |
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| abb. Architectural Hardware Consultant (as certified by DHI) |
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| abb. after hours depository |
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| abb. authority having jurisdiction |
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| n. a system of electrical and/or electronic components which detect and report dangers, such as fire or intrusion |
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| n. 1. a lock component which orients and joins the latch and knob spindles of certain bored locksets, 2. in some combination locks, a tube which houses the spindle, located between the dial ring and the lock |
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| n. the perpendicular projection from a master lever in a master keyed lever tumbler lock, which engages a group of combination levers and moves their gates to align with the fence |
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| n. the key section which enters all keyways of a multiplex key system |
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| abb. Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| n. a US federal law dealing with minimum standards of building accessibility, as well as other issues concerning individuals with disabilities |
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| n. a key which has cuts made into the blade at various degrees of rotation from the perpendicular |
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| n. an audible and/or visual signaling device |
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| abb. American National Standards Institute |
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| n. any of many strikes designed to fit door and frame preparations as specified in the applicable document in the ANSI A115 series, common usage refers to a strike with dimensions of 4 7/8" X 1 1/4" |
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| n. that section of the American National Standards Institute documents pertaining to handicap access |
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| adj. pertaining to a feature which, upon contact with the strike, allows smoother operation of a latch bolt |
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| adj. of or pertaining to an access control system feature designed prevent consecutive use of a given credential to allow entry by more than one person at a time |
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| n. a two part system installed on a spindle shaft and safe body to prevent the spindle shaft from being punched into the lock case |
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| adj. specifically designed to preclude bypass via attack based on sharp, repetitive blows to the mechanism |
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| adj. of or pertaining to the orientation of a cam on a profile cylinder which requires rotation before it may be removed from the lock case |
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| anti-wrench reinforcement spring |
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| n. a lock cylinder spring designed to protect the inner and outer halves of a profile cylinder from being forcibly separated as a means of brute force entry |
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| n. the threaded end of a safe door handle |
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| architectural finish code |
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| n. one of a series of specification codes used to indicate the color and texture of a metal end product that can be installed. Some finish specifications also note the base metal characteristics and processes used to obtain the end product. |
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| n. 1. fittings applied to protect a surface of, or to facilitate use of movable members in a building such as doors, windows, or cabinets, 2. various fixtures used in building construction |
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| n. the standard of limiting access, or detecting access, in multiple areas smaller than the entire installation |
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| n. door closer linkage which connects the closer to the frame or door, depending on the mounting style |
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| n. a usually hardened escutcheon, typically beveled, that resists physical attack |
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| n. a face plate that conceals all lock and/or cylinder mounting screws |
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| abb. American Society for Industrial Security |
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| n. those buildings or areas which are designated as places of assembly according to life safety or building codes |
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| n. a change key which is related directly to particular master key(s) through the use of constant cuts |
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| n. a master key which has particular change keys related directly to its combination through the use of constant cuts |
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| abb. American Society for Testing and Materials |
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| n. a molding attached to the face of the active leaf of a pair of doors and overlapping the inactive leaf |
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| abb. automatic teller machine |
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| adj. design qualities of a product that render brute force physical defeat methods less effective or ineffective |
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| n. a selective master key used in a hospital keying system |
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| n. a means of attack designed to eliminate entries in an access control database, overfilling and scrolling off previous entries |
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| n. a specific group of events selected from transaction records and listed sequentially |
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| authority having jurisdiction |
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| n. that person, usually within a municipality, charged with the application and interpretation of local life safety codes |
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| adj. pertaining to a door which is equipped with a door closer, or other device to close it without manual intervention. Frequently found in Life Safety and fire code requirements. |
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| n. a deadbolt designed to extend itself fully when the door is closed |
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| n. a flush bolt designed to extend itself when both leaves of the pair of doors are in the closed position |
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| n. a machine capable of cutting keys with manual operations limited to loading and unloading keys |
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| n. a device for dispensing cash, receiving deposits and performing other banking functions upon presentation of the proper authorization |
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| n. any lock installed in addition to the primary lockset |
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| n. a secondary spring used to support the lever handles of a lockset |
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| n. oversized trim that interlocks with a lock chassis and external lever as a means to mount an auxiliary spring |
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| n. a classification by Underwriters Laboratories for doors with 1 1/2 hour rated fire protection |
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| n. a thin piece of metal, usually with a concave portion, used with machine screws to fasten certain types of cylinders to a door |
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| n. the resistance provided by a door closer as a door is opened |
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| n. the distance between the center of a cross-bore and the bolt edge of a door or drawer |
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| v. to dial a combination 1 number high and 1 number low to verify a correct combination setting |
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| n. 1. a metal ball used in the pin stack to accomplish some types of hotel or construction keying, 2. a ball, usually made of steel, used by some lock manufacturers as the bottom element in the pin stack in one or more pin chambers, 3. any metal ball used as a tumbler's primary component, 4. used as a means of repairing a drilled hole in a safe when welded in place |
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| n. a hardplate that contains metal balls, typically two types, imbedded in a honeycomb pattern, or free moving within a hardplate envelope |
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| n. a hinge which uses ball bearings between its knuckles to reduce friction |
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| n. a latch which uses spring pressure to force a ball bearing into a recess in its strike |
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| n. a spring loaded ball bearing in a door closer arm assembly that acts to limit arm travel |
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| adj. a method of locking a padlock shackle into its case using ball bearing(s) as the bolt(s) |
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| n. an access control system credential consisting of magnetized ferrite embedded in a plastic card with polarity and location being important features |
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| n. a surface mounted slide bolt which has a cylindrical shape |
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| n. a type of bit key with a hole drilled into the shank from the tip |
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| n. having to do with the absence of restrictions to access by the handicapped |
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| the Englishman credited with the invention of the double-acting lever tumbler in 1778 |
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| n. former name for BOCA National Building Code |
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| n. an electric device designed to provide energy to equipment normally requiring batteries for operation |
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| n. the protective enclosure for a bell or other alarm sounding device |
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| n. a key whose cuts are in the form of wavy grooves milled into the flat sides of the key blade. The grooves usually run the entire length of the blade. |
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| n. the pitch on the leading edge of a door which allows clearance for closing |
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| n. the pitch of the face designed to match the bevel of a door. Some locks have an adjustable bevel. |
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| n. a threaded collar commonly used to secure certain cylinder or lock assemblies |
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| abb. Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association |
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| n. that portion of the cylinder shell which normally houses the pin chambers, especially those of a key-in- knob cylinder or certain rim cylinders |
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| n. a cylinder which has two independent plugs, usually with different keyways. Both plugs are operable from the same face of the cylinder. It is designed for use in extensive master key systems. |
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| n. a padlock with sufficient shackle clearance to secure a bicycle |
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| n. a cylinder which may be operated in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction by a single key |
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| n. a door with two or more sets of hinges, the additional set(s) allows the door to have an accordion action when opened |
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| n. typically a key that can operate two compatible mechanisms which have different security features |
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| n. a key whose combination only allows for two possibilities in each bitting position: cut/no cut |
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| binary type cylinder or lock |
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| n. a cylinder or lock whose combination only allows for two bitting possibilities in each bitting position |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock with a hybrid mechanism, part of the mechanism identifies a physical attribute such as finger print, voice print, etc. while another part is a mechanical mechanism |
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| n. 1. the part of the key which serves as the blade, usually for use in a warded or lever tumbler lock 2. v. to cut a key |
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| n. a measurement from the post of a bit key outward to the end of the bit |
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| n. a key with one or more projecting bits |
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| n. a measurement of the bit from one side to the other side |
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| n. as inserted into a lock, a measurement from the leading edge to the trailing edge of a bit |
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| n. 1. the number(s) which represent(s) the dimensions of the key 2. the actual cut(s) or combination of a key |
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| n. the depth of a cut which is made into the blade of a key |
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| n. a listing of all the key combinations used within a system. The combinations are usually arranged in order of the blind code, direct code, and/or key symbol. |
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| n. the specification of how a written combination is to be applied to bitting positions of a key (tip-to-bow, etc.) |
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| n. the location of a key cut |
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| n. the portion of a key which may contain the cuts and/or millings |
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| adj. uncut, see also "key blank" |
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| n. a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a particular key combination for future reference when additional keys or cylinders may be needed |
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| n. the one pin master key for all combinations listed as a block in the standard progression format |
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| n. a lever in a safe deposit lock which blocks the renters key from completely entering the lock until the guard key has been inserted and turned |
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| abb. Building Officials and Code Administration International (formerly Basic Building Code) |
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| BOCA National Building Code |
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| n. the model building code developed and published by BOCA |
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| n. the part of a lock assembly into which all the operating components are mounted, see also case |
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| n. any movable projection which blocks the movement of one object relative to another |
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| n. a lever or wheel shaped device on a safe or vault door that is used to extend or retract the boltworks |
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| n. a thimble shaped device in a safe door frame that a locking bolt extends into when the door is closed and the bolt(s) are extended |
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| n. the part of a bolt that enters a strike |
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| n. 1. a mechanical device that extends and retracts the door bolt(s)of a safe, normally engaged by closing the door and disengaged by a time lock, 2. a mechanical device extends and retracts the bolt of a safe lock. It is commonly disengaged by an electronic input such as that from a keypad. (usually electrically powered) that |
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| n. a switch installed to detect when a lock bolt is extended or retracted |
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| n. a plate or plates mounted to the frame of a vault to provide equal gapping for each locking bolt |
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| n. the part of a bolt retained in the lock case that contains the bolt slot and maintains bolt alignment |
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| n. the component which automatically triggers extension of the locking bolt(s) when the door is in the closed position |
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| n. 1. the combination of bars, rods, plates and linkages in a safe door designed to hold the door in the locked or unlocked position depending on the status of the lock itself, 2. any part of a lock other than a cylinder, turnpiece, or operating handle that affects movement of, or the ability to move, the bolt |
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| n. the removable container within a safe deposit box compartment |
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| n. a lock for a door prepared with one or more cross-bores and one or more edge-bores |
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| n. an internally lighted optical instrument for viewing normally concealed or inaccessible components |
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| n. a tool, temporarily affixed to a door, which provides a template structure to guide drill bits properly when preparing for the installation of specific hardware |
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| n. the portion of the blade opposite the cut edge of a single bitted key |
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| n. usually a cylindrical shaped tumbler which may be conical, ball shaped or chisel pointed on the end which makes contact with the key |
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| v. a method used to open certain safes involving dropping the safe and relying on gravity and inertia to move the bolt and open the safe |
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| n. the portion of the key which serves as a grip or handle |
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| n. a type of stop located near the key bow |
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| n. a specification that a bitting combination is recorded starting at the bow and proceeding to the tip |
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| n. a complete unit of intricate wards installed in or on a lock case |
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| n. a strike equipped to line the bolt cavity for both aesthetic and protective purposes |
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| n. a deadbolt lock that engages an independent bolt, one end of which is mounted in the floor away from the door |
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| the Englishman who had the world's first patent of a locking mechanism in 1784. It was the first lock incorporating a cylinder whose key did not contact the lock bolt directly. |
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| n. a lock or cylinder using a mechanism with sliders, normally arranged in a circle |
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| n. a removable frame that contains the wheel pack and wheel post that is often found in mechanical vault locks |
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| n. a center ward attached to the interior of a lock by means of a bracket |
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| n. 1. a tool used to cut the keyway into the cylinder plug 2. v. to cut the keyway into a cylinder plug with a broach |
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| n. a master key which operates all or most master keyed looks in a given building |
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| n. 1. the distance between two different shear lines, as expressed in units of the manufacturer's increment or as an actual measurement, 2. the dimension of the buildup pin required in a particular chamber, which will allow one key to operate at the plug shear line and a different key to operate at a different shear line |
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| n. the additional element of a pin stack required to allow operation at different shear lines in a cylinder |
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| n. a friction catch with a projecting latch which is spherical or dome shaped |
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| n. a lock picking key with uniform steeples between cuts that is forced further into the lock via impact |
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| n. a system designed to detect and report conditions, which may indicate intrusion or attempted intrusion |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a security container designed to resist forcible entry for a specified period of time determined by the rating of the container |
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| n. the knob in a key-in-knob lock that includes a push or turn button |
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| n. the key which operates a key override cylinder |
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| n. a device that neutralizes the security of a locking device, or its application hardware, often taking advantage of a design weakness |
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| n. a lock with a bolt that extends to block parallel movement of another door |
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| n. Two doors mounted on tracks parallel to each other that when one or both are slid to opposite extremes block the opening. Typically, one may be moved behind the other to allow access. |
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| n. a classification by Underwriters Laboratories for doors with 3/4 hour rated fire protection |
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| n. a U-shaped latch that pivots to encircle a strike projection |
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| cable wired remote relocker |
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| n. a spring loaded relock, triggered by release of the attached wire |
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| abb. the title "Certified Automotive Locksmith" as awarded by ALOA |
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| n. 1. a lock or cylinder component which transfers the rotational motion of a key or cylinder plug to the bolt works of a lock 2. the bolt of a cam lock |
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| n. a complete locking assembly in the form of a cylinder whose cam is the actual locking bolt |
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| abb. controller area network |
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| n. a surface mounted deadbolt designed to be moved by hand via a 90º bend in the bolt that serves as a handle |
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| 1. n. a spring cover for a single pin chamber 2. n. a part which may serve as a plug retainer and/or a holder for the tailpiece 3. v. to install a cap |
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| n. a holding fixture for certain interchangeable cores which aids in the installation of the caps |
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| n. 1. a spoked handle on a safe used to extend or retract the bolts, 2. a spoked handle on a safe used to engage or disengage the pressure system |
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| captured combination bit position |
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| n. the position where a movable key insert is placed on a key |
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| n. a hinge system for safes where the door may not be lifted off the body of the safe without the removal of one of the hinge blocks |
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| n. an access control system that utilizes a controlled security card as the credential |
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| n. a person to whom a card has been issued |
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| n. a device which interprets coding resident on or in cards |
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| n. 1. the movable assembly of a key machine which supports the key vise(s), 2. a changeable part of a clipper that holds the key blank |
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| n. the part of a multi-bolt safe boltworks to which the bolts are attached |
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| n. the housing or body of a lock |
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| n. the portion of a lock case which is designed to be removable to allow access to the mechanism |
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| n. a window with a sash which pivots or swings to open |
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| n. any ward directly attached to or projecting from a lock case |
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| n. any device that holds a door closed and may be released by simply pushing or pulling on the door |
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| abb. construction breakout key |
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| abb. Counter Clockwise, as used in combination dialing instructions |
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| n. 1. a power door lock system in vehicles that allows the simultaneous locking or unlocking of all doors, |
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| adj. of or pertaining to an access control system in which all or most control functions are performed by the main computer |
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| n. a location designed for the express purpose of processing status signals for multiple alarm systems |
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| n. a document, granted by the authority having jurisdiction, permitting occupancy or use |
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| n. a spring biased bolt operated by an attached chain, typically for mounting to the top of a door |
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| n. a device used to secure property with interlocking links and secured on both ends by a slide plate or a key locking device |
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| n. any cavity in a cylinder plug and/or shell which houses the tumblers |
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| n. the point on a key changeable combination lock dial ring to which the old and new combinations must be dialed when changing the combination |
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| n. 1. a key which operates only one cylinder or one group of keyed alike cylinders in a keying system, 2. any device that is used to mechanically or electronically allow resetting of certain key or combination locks, see also "reset key" #1 |
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| n. a key which can be recombinated by exchanging and/or rearranging portions of its bit or blade |
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| n. the fence of a lever tumbler lock composed of multiple segments which may be set to various positions in order to change the combination of the lock |
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| n. a lever tumbler typically made in two or more pieces which can be variably positioned with each other to change the effective location of the gate |
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| n. a tumbler whose reference size can be changed mechanically without removal from the lock or cylinder |
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| n. the part of a cylindrical lockset that contains the actuating mechanism and has a means for mounting trim and a bolt |
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| n. a device resembling a bottom pin, found in a non-traditional chamber, used to restrict the rotation of the plug unless a specific area of the key is cut |
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| n. a projection from a lock case that serves as a guide or race for another part |
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| see 'transponder key', 'VATS key' or 'PATS Key' |
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| n. a hinged shackle with a pierced hole for the bolt in its movable end |
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| abb. the title "Certified Institutional Locksmith" as awarded by ILA |
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| n. a typically round, finished strike, usually driven into place in a drilled hole |
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| abb. the title "Certified Journeyman Institutional Locksmith" as awarded by ILA |
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| abb. the title Certified Journeyman Locksmith as awarded by the Professional Locksmith Association of Alberta |
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| abb. the title "Certified Journeyman Safecracker" as awarded by NSO |
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| n. an outer casing, usually metallic, typically filled with concrete to protect a safe against theft or penetration |
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| n. the two piece housing (usually plastic) that encases the upper steering column and ignition lock on some automotive applications |
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| n. a bolt with one or more fingers, which extend out of the bolt and lock behind the strike as the bolt reaches the locked position |
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| n. a portal providing clearance through which passage is unhampered |
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| n. a device to permanently attach a chain to a padlock |
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| n. a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-like handle |
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| n. a device for reading and writing data to electronic or hybrid keys |
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| adj. pertaining to a lever tumbler whose gate is pierced into the body of the tumbler. The lever(s) surround the fence in both the locked and unlocked positions. |
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| n. a knob without an opening in its face |
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| n. a detection circuit where discontinuity in a branch will result in a reportable condition |
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| adj. a numerical value related to the applied force of a door closer, with a larger number being a stronger force. Older closers were assigned alphabetic size designations, where A was the smallest. |
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| n. a latchset which has a turning device with minimum projection in place of the inside knob or lever |
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| n. a spindle with a thumbturn attached to one end |
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| adj. pertaining to a lever lock which is automatically combinated to the last key to extend the bolt |
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| n. a style of mortise cylinder cam with three lobes: a ball shaped longer center, and angular projections on either side |
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| n. 1. the part of a profile cylinder which transfers rotational motion from the inside or outside element to a common cam or actuator, 2. the feature of a lever handle lockset which allows free movement of the lever when locked, 3. the feature of a cylinder which allows turning the plug without operation of the lock when a certain pressure is applied without the correct key |
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| abb. the title "Certified Master Institutional Locksmith" as awarded by ILA |
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| abb. construction master key |
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| abb. construction master keyed |
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| abb. the title "Certified Master Locksmith" as awarded by ALOA |
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| abb. the title "Certified Master Safecracker" as awarded by NSO |
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| abb. the title "Certified Master Safe Technician" as awarded by SAVTA |
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| abb. certificate of occupancy |
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| n. 1. a designation assigned to a particular key combination for reference when additional keys or cylinders may be needed. See also, "blind code", "direct code", and "key symbol", 2. a standard for Life Safety, structural integrity, fire safety, etc., either incorporated into the statutes of a given jurisdiction, or a model standard |
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| n. a key cut to a specific code rather than duplicated from a pattern key. it may or may not conform to the lock manufacturer's specifications |
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| n. a code key which conforms to the lock manufacturer's specifications |
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| n. an ordered sequence of unique codes related to specific key combinations, key sections and manufacturers |
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| adj. the measure (usually expressed in Oersteds) of a magnetic material's resistance to being recorded or erased. Magnetic stripe cards are either low coercivity or high coercivity |
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| v. the process of pressing metal between two dies in order to form a raised image and markings. Generally related to the bow of a key |
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| n. 1. a pin tumbler defeat tactic using a series of straight pins or teeth on a single tool, intended to push the pin stack past the shear line, 2. a defeat tactic used to force a spring cover off a pin tumbler cylinder |
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| v. to set a combination in a lock, cylinder, or key |
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| n. the group of numbers which represent the bitting of a key and/or the tumblers of a lock or cylinder |
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| n. a lock which is operated by local input of a specific series or sequence of numbers or letters |
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| n. a type of disc tumbler used in certain binary type disc tumbler key-in-knob looks. Its presence requires that a cut be made in that position of the operating key(s) |
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| n. a wheel type tumbler in a combination lock |
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| v. to select longer or shorter top pins, depending on the length of the rest of the pin stack, in order to achieve a uniform pin stack height |
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| n. usually a disc tumbler keyway used in master keying. It accepts keys of different sections whose blades contact different bearing surfaces of the tumblers. |
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| n. a blank designed to enter two or more simplex keyways |
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| n. a keyway which has been enlarged to accept more than one key section, often key sections of more than one manufacturer |
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| n. a key with at least one compound cut |
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| n. a bitting which has another bitting dimension within its dimensions |
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| n. a lever tumbler that has two or more distinct sweeps contacted by two or more different keys |
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| n. a specification that all keys and the non-visible portion of all lock cylinders be stamped with standard keying symbols |
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| n. KIK or KIL trim that snaps into place to hide mounting screws |
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| n. a specially constructed (usually mortise) cylinder. Only the plug face is visible when the lock trim is in place |
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| concealed vertical rod exit device |
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| n. a vertical rod exit device whose rods and header/threshold bolts are concealed within the door |
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| n. an enclosure for mounting a floor closer |
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| n. a bottom pin which is designed not to rotate along its long axis, often associated with off-centerline chambers |
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| n. any bitting(s) which are identical in corresponding positions from one key to another in a keying system. They usually serve to group these keys together within a given level of keying, and/or link them with keys of other levels. See also "rotating constant" |
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| construction breakout key |
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| n. a key used by some manufacturers to render all construction master keys permanently inoperative |
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| n. an interchangeable or removable core designed for use during the construction phase of a building. The cores are normally keyed alike and, upon completion of construction, they are to be replaced by the permanent system's cores. |
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| n. a recess or pocket designed to receive ball bearings in lost-ball keying. The size and/or shape of the recess is such that a pin tumbler cannot enter it. |
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| n. a key normally used by construction personnel for a temporary period during building construction. It may be rendered permanently inoperative without disassembling the cylinder. |
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| construction master keyed |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a cylinder which is or is to be operated temporarily by a construction master key |
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| n. the gate area in a combination lock drive cam where the lever nose does not contact the drive cam |
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| n. the area on each side of the drive cam gate that the lever nose makes contact with. Most locks have a left contact point and a right contact point. |
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| n. a electrical, magnetic or mechanical device that triggers a circuit(s) to open or closed depending on the application |
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| n. a card, conforming to the physical characteristics specified in ISO 7813 & 10536, which contains one or more integrated circuits and does not use contacts to obtain power and allow interface to external equipment |
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| adj. designed to sustain application of power for extended periods |
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| n. the numeric value of the thickness of the control sleeve expressed in increments relative to the A2, A3 or A4 format being used |
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| n. in an interchangeable or removable core, any chamber which has a control shear line, which is different from the operating shear line |
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| n. any bitting which operates the retaining device of an interchangeable or removable core |
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| n. in certain interchangeable or removable cores, the distance between the operating shear line and the control shear line, expressed either in units of the increment or as a measurement |
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| n. 1. a key whose only purpose is to remove and/or install an interchangeable or removable core 2. a bypass key used to operate and/or reset some combination type locks 3. a key which allows disassembly of some removable cylinder locks |
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| n. that part of an interchangeable or removable core-retaining device which locks the core into its housing |
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| n. a number used to calculate the size of the build-up pin when; (a) the sizes of bottom and master pins are known, or (b) the bitting depths of all operating keys are known |
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| n. the shear line which allows operation of the control lug of an interchangeable or removable core |
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| n. the part of an interchangeable or removable core retaining device which surrounds the plug |
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| n. a condition in which two or more different keys of the same level of keying and under the same higher level key(s) operate one cylinder by design; e.g., XAA1 operated by AA2 (but not XAA1 operated by AB1) Note: This condition could severely limit the security of the cylinder and the maximum expansion of the system when (1) more than a few of these different keys operate a cylinder, or (2) more than a few differently cross keyed cylinders per system are required. |
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| n. a device that has decision making capability by way of authentication or lookup in a database. It serves a control function by having output relays or other interfaces with other devices which may include other controllers, electric strikes, alarms, or printers. |
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| n. a communications protocol used in vehicles which allows components to send data via a common electrical conductor |
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| n. a dial that is designed to readily accept a key locking core at any time |
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| n. in conjunction with a pair of doors, a device designed to cause the inactive leaf to close first |
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| n. 1. a complete cylinder unit, often with a "figure eight" shape, see also, removable core and interchangeable core, 2. the key removable tumbler unit, that doesn't have a figure 8 shape |
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| n. a door closer mounting plate attached to the upper corner of the jamb |
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| n. the use of entry or bypass techniques that can only be detected via disassembly and/or detailed inspection of lock components |
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| abb. the title "Certified Professional Locksmith" as awarded by ALOA |
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| abb. the title "Certified Protection Professional" as awarded by ASIS |
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| abb. the title "Certified Professional Safe Technician" as awarded by SAVTA |
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| n. a three leaf hinge assembly with two of the leaves being mounted to the body and door and the third only to the other two leaves |
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| abb. the title "Certified Registered Locksmith" as awarded by ALOA |
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| n. any authorizing instrument, other than a mechanical key, that can cause entry to be allowed |
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| n. a surface mounted, top and bottom locking, deadbolt mechanism operated by a central handle |
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| n. a hole drilled into the face of a door where a bored or interconnected lockset is to be installed |
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| n. the deliberate process of combinating a cylinder (usually in a master key system) to two or more different keys which would not normally be expected to operate it together. See also "controlled cross keying" and "uncontrolled cross keying." |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a key section or keyway which usually resembles a plus sign (+) or the letter "X" |
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| abb. Construction Specifiers Institute |
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| n. a sleeve mounted around a steering column to protect the column |
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| n. lock trim that creates a recess in a door face and does not protrude beyond the door face |
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| n. a fitting recessed into a door surface to provide a finger grip with which to move the door |
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| n. a latching mechanism typically surface mounted to the outside of cabinet doors or drawers |
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| n. a round safe lock cover that is rabbeted and has a wheel post as an integral part of its construction |
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| n. a wheel post attached to a curb |
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| n. in a lever tumbler lock, a device that blocks access to the keyhole when the key is turned |
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| n. a strike so shaped as to effect smoother function of the latch while the door is closing |
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| v. to make cuts into a key blade, see also "key cut(s)" |
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| n. a measurement, usually expressed in degrees, for the angle between the two sides of a key cut, see also "degree of rotation" |
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| 1. adj. of or pertaining to a device with material removed or a transparent cover to expose and demonstrate a mechanism or feature 2. n. any cutaway product |
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| n. the portion of the key blade which contains the cuts |
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| n. a key which has been bitted or combinated |
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| n. the bottom of a key cut |
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| n. the shape of the bottom of a key cut. It may have a flat or radius of a specific dimension, or be a perfect "V" |
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| n. the part of a key machine which makes the cuts into the key blank |
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| n. a shield over a key machine cutter to protect the operator |
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| abb. Clockwise, as used in combination dialing instructions |
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| n. a complete operating unit which usually consists of the plug shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a cam/tailpiece or other actuating device, and all other necessary operating parts |
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| n. a dummy cylinder which has a solid face and no operating parts |
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| n. a spring steel device used to secure some types of cylinders |
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| n. a plate or ring installed under the head of a cylinder to improve appearance and/or security |
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| n. a protective cylinder mounting device |
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| n. a broad generic term including virtually all keys for pin and disc tumbler locks |
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| n. any lock that is operated by a cylinder key |
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| n. a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross-bore |
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| n. a barrier used to restrict passage during normal business hours, normally used at a vault entrance |
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| n. 1. the key for a day gate or day operation of a safe or vault lock 2. a cash register key which does not allow audit or reset functions 3. see 'change key' |
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| 1. n. a locking device, other than the primary lock, used to maintain the safe in a locked condition, 2. v. to insecurely close a safe or vault door without scrambling the combination, even though the door may not be opened by simply turning or pulling the handle |
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| n. an immovable pin in a tubular lock which functions as a ward |
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| n. a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to extend, and which resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully extended |
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| n. a lock which incorporates a deadbolt |
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| adj. pertaining to any feature which, when fully engaged, resists attempts to move the latch or bolt in the unlocking direction through direct pressure |
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| n. a latchbolt with a deadlocking mechanism |
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| n. a key whose cuts are equal or deeper as you proceed from bow to tip |
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| n. any design embossed or imprinted on a key to give it an aesthetic appearance |
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| v. to determine a key combination by physical measurement of a key and/or cylinder parts |
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| n. a measuring device which helps determine the combination of a lock or cylinder without removing the tumblers |
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| n. a removable shield designed to prevent pin point drilling on a safe |
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| n. a specification for the angle at which a cut is made into a key blade as referenced from the perpendicular; e.g., right (R or 2), left (L or 1) or center (= perpendicular) (C). This specification is typically used for some high security keys. |
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| v. the process on older laminated door safes of having to remove some layers of the lamination to allow access to the lock |
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| n. one which has a specific hold-open interval before it moves a door toward the latching position |
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| n. a secondary device which prevents movement of a bolt or boltworks until a set amount of time has elapsed. The device is normally set or activated as part of the unlocking process. |
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| n. an exit that will not open until a preset amount of time after actuation has elapsed |
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| n. a master key which operates all or most master keyed locks of a given department |
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| n. a set of keys used to make a code original key on a key duplicating machine to a lock manufacturer's given set of key bitting specifications. Each key is cut with the correct spacing to one depth only in all bitting positions, with one key for each depth. |
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| n. a series of blind codes and bittings which are directly related to those of another bitting list |
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| n. a lever tumbler with an extra gate that, when elevated beyond the bolt fence, accepts a latching fence to prevent further movement of the tumbler |
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| n. a lock that incorporates a detector lever in its mechanism |
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| n. a lock designed for securing a cell or other area in a prison or jail |
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| abb. Door and Hardware Institute |
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| 1. n. the typically rotatable member of a combination lock that may be used to differentiate locations on the combination wheels and cause operation of the lock, 2. v. the act of turning or rotating a dial |
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| n. a key operated cylinder used to lock the dial on a combination lock |
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| n. an escutcheon for a combination lock dial |
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| n. 1. a device, which automatically places a telephone call to a pre-set number when, activated 2. an electro-mechanical device which systematically tries different combinations on a dial operated combination lock |
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| adj. pertaining to a rim cabinet lock whose mounting flanges and case forms the general shape of a diamond |
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| n. a tumbler manipulation device with a triangular protrusion at its tip |
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| n. a rotatable dial that causes a separate readable index, (typically digital), to change |
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| n. a telephone communication device that dials a programmed telephone number, and transmits, via tones or pulses, one or more signals to a digital receiver |
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| n. a conical or concave depression as used in bitting some types of keys, or for a pilot to guide a key into a keyway |
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| n. a key whose cuts are drilled or milled into its blade surfaces. The cuts normally do not change the blade silhouette. |
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| n. a designation assigned to a particular key which includes the actual combination of the key |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a combination lock with the drive cam mounted on the dial's spindle shaft |
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| n. the direction a combination lock dial is to be turned when the combination is worked. It usually is specified as clockwise (CW) or right (R), or counter clockwise (CCW) or left (L). |
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| n. 1. a flat tumbler which must be drawn into the cylinder plug by the proper key so that none of its extremities extends into the shell 2. a flat, usually rectangular tumbler with a gate which must be aligned with a sidebar by the proper key |
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| n. a usually key operated device which blocks access to the drive for a removable disk |
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| n. a special change key in a hotel master key system which will allow access to one designated guest room, even if the lock is in the shut out mode. It may also act as a shut out key for that room. |
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| n. a cylinder plug divided at the keyway into two parts. Either part may be replaced to result in a different keyway combination via different warding for the keyway |
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| 1. v. to place an exit device in the holdback mode 2. n. in marine applications the latch for a hatch |
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| n. a key operated cylinder used to dog an exit device |
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| n. in an exit device, a mechanism used to temporarily disable the latch from locking |
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| n. a key or tool used to dog an exit device |
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| n. a screw used to dog an exit device |
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| n. an obstruction installed to prevent a door or lock from contacting another object |
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| n. a device designed to regulate the closing of a door automatically by various means |
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| n. any device which controls the opening, closing or position of a door |
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| n. any device designed to maintain a door in the open position |
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| n. a non-movable projection on a safe door that helps keep the door in the locked position |
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| n. a tool designed to open a safe deposit box by forcibly pulling the door and breaking the lock |
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| n. a bumper installed in the jamb stop to quiet the closing of a door |
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| adj. the direction and degree to which a door opens, as LH 90º, RH 180º, etc. |
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| n. a device with one or more lenses, mounted in a door at eye level, which allows a limited view through a door |
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| n. a door closer designed to be used on a double-acting door |
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| adj. a door that may be pushed open from either side |
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| n. a hinge which permits movement of a door in either direction from the closed position |
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| double-acting lever tumbler |
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| n. one that must be lifted a precise amount, neither too little nor too much to allow movement of a bolt |
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| n. a key typically bitted on two opposite surfaces |
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| 1. n. two bittings for the same tumbler position 2. adj. see "double bitted key" |
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| adj. pertaining to a lock with two keyed cylinders |
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| n. a deadbolt lock whose bolt may be operated by a key from either side |
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| n . a shape consisting of two opposing arcs and two opposing flats adj. 2. Having such a shape. |
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| n. a tool used to make a double-D hole |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a safe deposit type lock which requires two separate holes through the door |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock with one or more bolts with different functions, typically a latch and a deadbolt |
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| v. o place more than one master pin in a single pin chamber |
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| n. a deadbolt that has two distinct extended positions, both of which are deadlocked |
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| n. a latch/lock whose latch is disengaged by pushing or pulling an actuator toward the hinge side of the jamb |
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| n. a page with a completed matrix of potential combinations used in Matrix Format Master Keying |
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| n. the exact measurement of the location used to drill a locked up container to effect an opening |
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| n. the first wheel rotated by a dial or key that has an opening designed to allow the fence, lever, or tailbar to enter and facilitate in opening of the lock or safe |
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| adj. pertaining to a latch or bolt with a round face |
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| n. a protrusion on or through a drive cam or tumbler which drives or turns the next tumbler in a combination safe lock |
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| n. a spring placed on top of the pin stack to exert pressure on the pin tumblers |
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| n. a pivoting or swinging dust cover, see also "increment" |
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| n. a lock with an interlocking bolt which moves vertically and may enter loops on the strike |
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| n. the gate area of the drive cam where the lever nose drops into. Usually identified with a corresponding number on the dial |
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| n. the location in a combination lock where the wheel gates are aligned with the fence |
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| n. a looped handle which can pivot, typically recessed and falls flush with the door face when not in use |
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| n. 1. a function designed to require the presence of two persons with two different keys, combinations or codes to operate the same device 2. adj. Pertaining to such a function |
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| n. a style of lock cylinder whose key operates two independent locking mechanisms within the cylinder |
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| n. a spool pin with serrations at the larger diameter ends |
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| n. an authorization credential that presents recorded data only |
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| n. an access control interrogation device that can only relay data to a controller |
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| adj. pertaining to any type of non-active device applied for aesthetic purposes |
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| n. a non-functional facsimile of a rim or mortise cylinder used for appearance only, usually to conceal a cylinder hole |
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| n. non-active trim applied for aesthetic purposes |
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| n. 1. an early trade name used by Yale for: mortise locks with two pin tumbler cylinders on the same side of the lock, lever tumbler mortise locks with two keyways on the same side of the lock, to accomplish a master keying effect, 2. an early trade name used by Sargent for a master ring cylinder 3. a key machine which has two sets of carriages and cutters in effect creating two separate machines in one |
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| v. to copy, see also "duplicate key" |
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| n. any key reproduced from a pattern key |
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| n. a special combination or operation sequence which conveys an alarm or other signal to a remote location while allowing access |
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| n. an enclosure applied under a strike to enhance appearance and/or performance |
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| n. a device designed to prevent foreign matter from entering a mechanism through the keyway |
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| n. a cylinder designed to prevent foreign matter from entering either end of the keyway |
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| n. a typically floor mounted strike that has a spring loaded internal plunger designed to keep the receptacle free of dust and debris |
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| n. a bolt which secures the top section of a Dutch door to the bottom section |
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| n. burglar resistive chest with door thickness at least 1 1/2" steel and wall thickness at least 1" steel |
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| abb. electronic access control |
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| abb. engine control module |
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| n. a hole drilled into the edge of a door where a bored or interconnected lockset is to be installed |
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| n. a handle mounted on, or in, the edge of a sliding or pocket door for gripping to pull the door closed |
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| n. those buildings or areas which are designated as places for education purposes according to life safety or building codes |
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| n. the dimension obtained by adding the root depth of a key cut to the length of its corresponding bottom pin which establishes a perfect shear line. This will not necessarily be the same as the actual plug diameter. |
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| n. the distance a deadlatch remains projected when the guard bolt has been engaged and end pressure is applied to the latch |
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| abb. Electronics Industry Association |
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| n. a hole found on the bottom of certain interchangeable cores under each pin chamber. It provides a path for the ejector pin. |
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| n. a tool used to drive all the elements of a pin chamber out of certain interchangeable cores |
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| n. an "L" shaped latching mechanism typically mounted to the inside of the inactive leaf of a pair of cabinet doors |
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| n. an electro-mechanical strike, which secures or releases the latch via applied current |
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| n. a lock which is controlled electrically |
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| electronic access control |
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| n. access control that uses electricity |
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| n. in an electronic lock, a factory-set or user-set code or combination that will open the lock a predetermined number of times |
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| emergency escape mechanism |
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| n. an exit device for a vault |
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| n. the key which operates a privacy function lockset |
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| n. a special master key which usually operates all guestroom locks in a hotel master key system at all times, even in the shut out mode. This key may also act as a shut out key. |
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| abb. emergency master key |
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| n. the cover typically used on the hinge side edge of many touch bar exit devices |
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| n. a ward which prevents complete insertion and/or rotation of an incorrect key by forming an obstruction to the end of the key |
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| n. any cut made into a key to bypass an end ward |
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| n. a selective master key which is used by maintenance personnel to operate many locks under different master keys in a system of three or more levels of keying |
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| n. a key designed to be captured by a cylinder after insertion |
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| n. an alarm or access control feature which allows a specific time lapse between the activation of a switch and the activation of a secondary component |
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| n. burglar resistive safe or chest bearing the following label. "Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Inspected tool resisting Safe TL-15 Burglary" |
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| abb. external relocking device |
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| n. one of the components of a timelock which comprises the escape wheel, escapement lever, corresponding pivot (hole) jewels, bridge(s) and platform (base) |
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| n. a surface mounted trim which enhances the appearance and/or security of a lock installation |
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| n. a top and bottom locking system with hooks at either end which rotate to draw a door or window fully closed |
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| n. an annunciator that signals the opening of an exit door |
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| n. a door lock/latch mechanism which releases in the direction of exit travel via a bar or panel extending across the major width of the door |
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| n. 1. a door which has no provision for ingress, 2. a door which fills some or all the code requirement for safe egress of the occupant load from a building or portion of a building |
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| adj. refers to hardware designed to secure an opening in such a way as to permit exit at all times but prevent entry at all times |
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| n. 1. a specification for the minimum door opening, (side to side), that requires application of an exit device, 2. an expression of an actual opening dimension |
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| exit travel, direction of |
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| n. the way occupants are expected to move to get out of a building or a portion of a building |
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| n. a requirement for bittings to be planned beyond the immediate needs of a keying system |
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| n. a cut made during impressioning to stop a tumbler from marking |
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| n. a strike with a (usually curved) leading edge that protrudes to or beyond the edge of the jamb |
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| n. a flush bolt that has a separate escutcheon and faceplate |
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| n. a device which is used to extend the backset of a spring latch or dead latch |
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| external relocking device |
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| n. a device outside the lock case that prevents the safe door from being opened after attack, two types are typically used, active and passive |
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| n. a tool which normally removes a portion of a two-piece key or blocking device from a keyway |
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| n. a burglary resistive safe or chest bearing a TL-30 torch or tool resistance or a inspected explosive resisting safe with relocking device X-60 burglary rating |
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| n. the finished component of a lock visible on the edge of a door |
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| n. a finished cover, that may retain a dust cover or serve as a plug retainer, affixed to the face of some lock cylinders |
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| n. the finished, removable plate which covers the front of some locks |
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| n. one which is installed by the vehicle manufacturer |
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| n. the cut key furnished by the lock manufacturer for a lock or cylinder |
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| adj.: a feature of a security device designed to release, for safety purposes, during a power loss |
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| n. in a biometric access control device, the number of incorrect submissions that can be accepted as correct, typically expressed as per cent, e.g. less than 0.0001% |
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| n. a gate in a part of the operating mechanism, which is not formed deeply enough to allow operation of the lock |
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| n. in a biometric access control device, the number of correct submissions that can be rejected as incorrect, typically expressed as per cent, e.g. less than 0.001% |
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| abb. false acceptance rate |
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| abb. Federal Communications Commission Identification |
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| n. a type of flat key used for the original Yale pin tumbler mortise locks |
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| n. 1. a projection on a lock bolt which prevents movement of the bolt unless it can enter gates of properly aligned tumblers, 2. any locking element other than a sidebar or shackle designed to enter a tumbler's gate, 3. a projection on the lever in a combination lock that prevents the lever from engaging the drive cam until the proper combination is entered, see also "sidebar" |
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| n. 1. any lock used on a file cabinet 2. a plunger lock cylinder for a gang lock normally used in a file cabinet |
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| n. a computer based code reference which determines all combinations in a code series that match a given partial combination |
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| n. a usually flat piece of material used to; cover a hole or opening, provide a foundation for mounting additional hardware, or adjust the position of hardware as mounted |
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| n. a ward made of sheet metal, typically installed as a bridge ward |
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| adj. 1. the side of a flat single sided cylinder key on the right when the cuts are on the top edge, 2. the side of a tubular key on the right when the positioning nib is on the top, 3. the side of a cruciform key on the right when the uncut rib is on the bottom |
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| n. a material, coloring and/or texturing specification |
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| n. a system designed to detect and report conditions, which may indicate presence of a fire |
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| n. a door constructed to provide a specific degree of fire protection |
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| n. any combination of a fire door, frame, hardware and other accessories, that together provides a specific degree of fire protection to the opening |
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| n. exit devices, which may legally be installed, on fire doors. Distinguished from other exit devices because it: 1. is labeled for both fire and panic and; 2. has no means of locking the latch in a retracted position |
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| n. construction designed to limit the spread of fire in a structure |
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| n. a key used to override normal operation of elevators, bringing them to the ground floor |
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| first generation duplicate |
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| n. a key which was duplicated using a factory original key or a code original key as a pattern |
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| n. any key produced without the use of a pattern key |
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| n. a process wherein key bittings are obtained by using the cut possibilities in five columns of the key bitting array |
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| n. a master key for all combinations obtained by progressing five bitting positions |
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| n. in a combination lock, a fly that does not move relative to the wheel it is on |
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| fixed pin hand change wheel |
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| n. a combination wheel that uses pressed or threaded pins as a fixed fly |
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| n. a plug and shell pin chamber design associated with fixed rise pins |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a pin tumbler which is designed to operate properly only when its rotation capabilities are limited or precluded |
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| n. a ward located within the tumbler pack |
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| n. ancillary architectural hardware such as push plates, mop plates, stretcher plates, kick plates, etc. |
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| n. a flat type key made of steel |
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| n. a key which is completely flat on both sides, usually used for warded or lever tumbler locks |
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| flexible head mortise cylinder |
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| n. an adjustable mortise cylinder which can be extended against spring pressure to a slightly longer length |
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| n. a door closer installed below the door at the floor surface, generally also acting as a bottom pivot for the door |
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| n. a master key which operates all or most master keyed locks on a particular floor of a building |
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| n. a security container designed for mounting below floor level with the top surface flush with the finished floor |
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| n. a non-keyed deadbolt, with a one piece escutcheon/faceplate, typically mounted flush to door surfaces |
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| n. a flush pull with a circular cross-section |
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| n. a recess in a door or drawer which serves as a handle or grip |
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| n. a ring, recessed into a door, which swings out to serve as a handle |
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| n. a key for a lever lock with a section that is wider in the middle than on the edges |
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| n. the part of a combination wheel pack or a drive cam that makes contact with a similar part on an adjacent wheel in the wheel pack and causes it to turn |
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| n. the part of a combination lock wheel that restricts the motion of a movable fly |
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| n. a key with multiple sections that pivot to make it more compact |
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| n. the cam portion of the trunnion assembly in some lever tumbler locks |
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| n. a bolt mechanism typically mounted at the bottom of a door, and designed to be easily operated by ones foot |
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| n. on a combination lock dial, a range of marks within which the last item of the combination must not be set to provide for proper lock operation |
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| n. entry or bypass techniques which leave obvious damage to the lock or enclosure |
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| n. a motorcycle or bicycle lock which prevents the front fork from rotating |
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| n. a process wherein key bittings are obtained by using the cut possibilities in four columns of the key bitting array |
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| n. a master key for all combinations obtained by progressing four bitting positions |
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| n. a double acting two point deadlock with a bolt for each side of a door or a three point version with an additional vertical brace to the floor |
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| n. a padlock shackle designed to be broken easily |
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| frangible shackle padlock |
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| n. a padlock equipped with an easily broken shackle |
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| n. a tumbler whose reference size may be permanently altered, or established, mechanically without removal from the cylinder |
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| n. a set of double doors composed of many small glass panes and narrow stiles |
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| n. a door or cabinet latching device which contains no actuator and is released by applying a measure of force in the opening direction |
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| n. a combination lock fence that is usually mounted loosely to a rotatable member that biases the fence to test the cam and wheels for alignment at drop in |
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| n. a device with torque resistance between two parts on a common axis |
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| n. a type of clutch system permitting both sides of a double profile cylinder to operate the lock regardless of whether the opposite plug is turned |
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| n. the portion of a lock which provides the means of mounting the locking device to the edge of the door |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a combination lock with the drive cam located between the dial and the wheel pack |
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| adj. a safe dial that has graduations on the face |
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| abb. false rejection rate |
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| n. a strike plate for a latch with the lip extending the full height of the strike |
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| adj. pertaining to a method of installation in which only the faceplate and trim is exposed. The lock case is installed in a pocket in the door or drawer v. to make a rectangular pocket in a door or drawer that is only open on the edge of the door or drawer |
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| n. a type of hinge designed for mortising into the edge of the door and into the rabbet of a door frame |
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| n. a set of operating features for a particular type of lock or exit device which make it suitable for a specific application. The function is designated by a classification name or standards reference number. See ANSI or BHMA for a \specific listing. |
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| n. a relock trigger activated by heat |
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| n. a door closer arm which includes a mechanism for holding a door open. This mechanism has an element which, when subjected to certain temperatures, melts and allows the door to close |
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| v. a transfer of material from one surface to another as a result of friction |
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| n. a locking mechanism with multiple bolts which locks different openings simultaneously by a single action |
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| n. a rim lock mechanism designed for use on an overhead door, which mechanism has a spring loaded bolt which automatically locks the door's bolt mechanism |
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| n. a notch cut into the edge of a tumbler to accept a fence or sidebar |
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| n. a component to prevent the fence from entering the combination wheel gate while changing a combination on a zero change lock |
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| n. a feature, offered by some manufacturers, of distributing keyways and/or combinations for locks to ensure uniqueness in a geographic location |
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| abb. great great grand master key |
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| abb. great great grand master keyed |
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| abb. great grand master key |
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| abb. great grand master key |
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| abb. great grand master keyed |
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| n. a device employing a frangible plate intended to permanently incapacitate a security container's normal opening mechanism if activated by physical attack on the container |
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| abb. grand master key section |
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| n. a set of top pins of different lengths. Usage is based on the height of the rest of the pin stack, in order to achieve a uniform pin stack height. See also "compensate drivers" |
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| n. the key which operates two or more separate groups of locks, which are each operated by a different master key |
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| n. a master key system which has exactly three levels of keying |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock or cylinder which is or is to be keyed into a grand master key system |
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| n. a usually flexible container designed to dispense a powdered lubricant |
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| n. a hinge with complimentary sloped or V shaped knuckles on each leaf that cause gravity to turn the door back to the closed position |
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| n. the key which operates two or more separate groups of locks which are each operated by a different grand master key |
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| great grand master key system |
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| n. a master key system which has exactly four levels of keying |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock or cylinder which is or is to be keyed into a great grand master key system |
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| great great grand master key |
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| n. the key which operates two or more separate groups of locks which are each operated by different great grand master keys |
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| great great grand master key system |
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| n. a master key system which has five or more levels of keying |
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| great great grand master keyed |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock or cylinder which is or is to be keyed into a great great grand master key system |
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| n. the knob, lever, thumbpiece, push-pull operator, etc. of any working trim |
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| n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to withstand 20 man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other specifications listed in UL 768 |
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| n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock equal to a group 1 lock which has the added feature of being X-Ray resistant, and which meets other requirements listed in UL publication 768 |
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| n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to withstand reasonable expert manipulation as well as other specifications listed in UL 768 |
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| n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to withstand 2 man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other specifications listed in UL 768 |
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| abb. General Services Administration (US Government) |
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| n. a GSA approved container meeting Federal Specification AA-F-357(canceled) with entry protection consisting of 10 Man-Minutes forced entry, 30 Man-Minutes surreptitious entry and 1 hour fire rating |
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| n. a GSA approved container meeting Federal Specification AA-F-357(canceled) with entry protection consisting of 5 Man-Minutes forced entry, 20 Man-Minutes surreptitious entry and 1 hour fire rating |
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| n. a GSA approved uninsulated container meeting Federal Specification AA-F-358 with entry protection consisting of 20 Man-Minutes surreptitious entry |
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| n. a GSA approved uninsulated container meeting Federal Specification AA-F-358 with entry protection consisting of 5 Man-Minutes forced entry, 20 Man-Minutes surreptitious entry |
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| n. a GSA approved uninsulated container meeting Federal Specification AA-F-358 with entry protection consisting of 10 Man-Minutes forced entry, 20 Man-Hours surreptitious entry and 30 Man-Minutes Covert entry |
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| n. a GSA approved uninsulated container meeting Federal Specification AA-F-358 with entry protection consisting of 20 Man-Hours surreptitious entry and 30 Man-Minutes covert entry |
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| n. a GSA approved uninsulated container meeting Federal Specification AA-F-2815 (canceled) with entry protection consisting of 20 Man-Hours surreptitious entry and 15 Man-Minutes covert entry |
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| n. any container approved by the General Services Administration for storage of classified material |
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| n. a GSA vault or map and plan container used to store weapons and requiring a minimum protection of a Group 1 lock |
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| n. a spring loaded bolt which, when activated, will deadlock a latch bolt |
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| n. a spacer used in place of a lever in the guard lever pack of a safe deposit lock |
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| n. a key which must be used in conjunction with a renter's key to unlock a safe deposit lock. It is usually the same for every lock within an installation. |
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| n. any lever tumbler, in a safe deposit lock, intended to be operated by the guard key |
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| n. 1. the circular member in a safe deposit lock upon which the guard levers are mounted , 2. (sic) the trunnion for the guard key in a safe deposit lock |
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| n. any tumbler installed in a safe deposit lock for the guard key to activate |
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| n. a key in a hotel master key system which is normally used to unlock only the one guest room for which it was intended, but will not operate the lock in the shut out mode |
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| n. 1. that part of a key machine which follows the cuts of a pattern key or template during duplication 2. that part of a flat key lever lock which connects the nose to the foot and supports the key blade |
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| n. a semi-circular cut in the bolt throw bit of a key, with the cut axis running parallel to the key shaft. Found typically on a key for a high security lever safe lock. |
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| 1. adj. pertaining to an installation prep that typically leaves the bolt face plate and a perpendicular surface of the lock visible, with visible surfaces being flush mounted, 2. v. to make a cavity in a door or drawer that is open on the edge and on one side of the door or drawer, 3. adj. pertaining to a locking device designed to fit in a half mortise prep |
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| n. a hinge which has one leaf mortised into the door and the second leaf applied to the surface of the frame |
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| n. a hinge which has one leaf mounted onto a face of the door and the second leaf mortised into the frame |
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| adj. pertaining to a combination lock in which the wheels must be removed in order to change the combination |
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| adj. pertaining to hardware which is manufactured only for application on doors with a specific orientation |
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| n. a complete lock or latch assembly which incorporates a pitcher handle |
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| n. any building code designed to ease access for handicapped persons |
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| v. to cause a top or master pin to rest on the plug when picking |
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| adj. a bottom or top pin which is bimetallic, the central portion of which being hardened metal intended to resist drill attack |
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| n. a tempered barrier placed between the lock and the outside of a safe to inhibit drilling |
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| n. a system which uses metallic conductors to connect the various sensors to the central processor |
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| n. a computer hardware component which protects copyrights by preventing software from running on any computer where the key is not installed. The key is typically accessed via one of the ports. |
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| n. a listing of the door hardware used on a particular job it includes the types of hardware, manufacturers, locations, finishes, and sizes. It should include a keying schedule specifying how each locking device is to be keyed. |
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| n. a hinged metal strap designed to be passed over a staple and secured in place |
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| n. the horizontal, top, member of a door jamb |
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| n. describes a padlock which has locking dogs at both the heel and toe of the shackle |
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| heel (of a padlock shackle) |
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| n. the part of a padlock shackle which is retained in the case when in the unlocked position |
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| n. a screw contained within the hinge block of a safe that raises or lowers the door to clear the frame |
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| n. auxiliary lock on motorcycles used to secure a helmet |
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| abb. horizontal group master key |
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| adj. a high energy form of magnetic encoding measuring in the range of 2400 to 4000 Oe which is resistant to accidental erasure |
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| n. a cylinder which offers a greater degree of resistance to drilling or other forms of forcible entry and one or more of the following: picking, impressioning, or key duplication |
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| n. a lock operating device which offers additional defense against its duplication, and/or provides integral features precluding bypass/neutralization of a lock |
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| n. a protrusion on one leaf of a hinge which interlocks with the other when the door is closed |
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| n. the vertical edge of a door where hinges are installed |
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| n. a shackle whose heel is permanently mounted to the padlock case in a manner which allows the shackle to pivot to open |
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| n. a hinged shackle with a notch for the bolt in its movable end |
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| n. 1. a function of self latching hardware which allows a lock to be set in a non-latching mode 2. A function of a door closer, or separate hardware device, which allows the door to be retained in an open position |
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| n. a door closer arm with the capability of maintaining the door in the open position |
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| n. a cylinder provided with a special cam which will hold a latch bolt in the retracted position when so set by the key |
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| n. a function of some self latching locks which allows selective retention of the bolt to prevent latching when the door is closed |
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| n. a device which holds cylinder plugs, cylinders, housings, and/or cores to facilitate the installation of tumblers, springs and/or spring covers |
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| n. a perforated tumbler that may have its combination set by placement of a fly relative to, or in, one of the perforations |
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| n. a non-metal door with structural reinforcement creating air pockets between the two faces |
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| n. a top pin hollowed out on one end to receive the spring, typically used in cylinders with extremely limited clearance in the pin chambers |
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| n. typically a door made of sheet metal on all surfaces and lightly reinforced to make it rigid |
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| n. a vertical surface at the top of a cut angle that prevents smooth insertion or withdrawal of a key |
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| n. a lock bolt shaped in the general outline of a hook. Normally used on sliding doors or where spreading of the frame and door is a possible attack. |
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| n. a pick with a tip that curves upward by 45º or more toward perpendicular to the blade |
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| n. a ward that has an offset requiring an 'L' shaped cut in the key |
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| n. an exit to the outside or an area of refuge on the same or nearly the same level |
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| horizontal group master key |
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| n. the two pin master key for all combinations listed in all blocks in a line across the page in the standard progression format |
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| n. the locking mechanism associated with vehicle doors with horizontal linkage |
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| n. in a non-cylinder lock, the housing which surrounds the nose and extends through the door or drawer |
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| n. the cover of a lever tumbler lock case to which the horn is attached |
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| n. a hinge with a large chamfer at each end of the knuckle |
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| n. a cylinder which can function to prevent the operation of all keys except emergency, display and some shut out keys. It may also contain an indicator. |
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| n. a selective master key in a hotel master key system which may operate all guest and linen rooms and other housekeeping areas |
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| n. that part of a locking device which is designed to hold a core |
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| n. 1. a lock component, which redirects rotational motion from a spindle or shaft to linear movement of a latch or bolt, 2. (key change), the part of a combination wheel that the change key engages to permit the combination to be changed |
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| n. a key that can operate locks using two or more different technologies in one device, e.g. mechanical/electronic, mechanical/magnetic, etc. |
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| n. a locking system which derives its security from two or more different technologies operated by the same key in one device, e.g. mechanical/electronic, mechanical/magnetic, etc. |
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| abb. interchangeable core |
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| abb. International Conference of Building Officials |
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| n. a button or other actuator which must be pushed before a vehicle's ignition key may be turned to the withdrawal position |
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| n. the lock assembly associated with a vehicle's engine on-off switch and starter |
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| n. a tool for removing an ignition cylinder by pulling outward on it |
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| abb. Institutional Locksmiths Association |
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| abb. "Institutional Locksmith Certification Program"; a locksmith certification program administered by ILA |
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| n. 1. the mark made by a tumbler on its key cut 2. v. to fit a key by the impression technique |
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| n. a means of fitting a key directly to a locked cylinder by manipulating a blank in the keyway and cutting the blank where the tumblers have made marks |
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| n. 1. a tool designed to hold a key blank while making a key by the impression method, 2. a tool which fits into a keyway and holds a material that accepts impression marks easily |
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| n. the exit device case mounted on the stile opposite the lock stile |
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| n. the door of a pair, which is secondary in usage and is normally locked by surface or flush bolts |
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| n. a key cut to an unplanned shear line created when the cylinder is combinated to the top master key and a change key |
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| n. a usually uniform increase or decrease in the successive depths of a key cut which must be matched by a corresponding change in the tumblers |
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| 1. n. a function of a locking mechanism that allows separate access by either of two different people, each with a different type method of opening and closing the lock, 2. adj. pertaining to such a function |
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| index (of a combination lock dial) |
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| n. the mark outside the dial ring of a combination lock used as a reference point |
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| n. a device which provides visual evidence that a deadbolt is extended or that a lock is in the shut out mode |
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| n. an operating key for a lock or cylinder which is not part of a keying system, see also "change key" #1 |
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| n. that part of a mesh change or key change combination wheel that makes direct contact with the wheel post |
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| n. a component in some manipulation-resistant safe locks that connects the knob with the drive cam to open the gate in the drive cam |
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| n. a lockset that combines two or more different mounting or operational methods, typically key-in-knob and mortise |
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| n. an undesirable condition whereby a key unintentionally operates a cylinder or lock |
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| n. a key removable core which can be used in all or most of the core manufacturer's product line. No tools (other than the control key) are required for removal of the core. |
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| n. a lockset whose trim provides a means of simultaneous retraction of two or more bolts which may also be operated independently |
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| n. a bolt which interlocks with its strike when fully engaged |
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| n. a type of pin tumbler which is designed to be linked together with all other tumblers in its chamber when the cylinder plug is in the locked position |
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| adj. of or pertaining to an electric strike or lock not designed to be energized for extended periods of time |
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| internal relocking device |
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| n. a device inside a safe lock case that prevents the lock bolt from being retracted after attack |
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| abb. internal relocking device |
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| n. a threaded rod used for centering and balancing a vault door & frame in position during installation |
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| n. the vertical components of a door frame |
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| n. a surface adorned with overlapping concentric circles |
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| adj. pertaining to a lock having a bolt which interlocks with its strike |
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| abb. Japanese Industrial Standard |
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| n. a rim or mortise cylinder of 1-1/2" diameter |
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| sym. symbol for "keys" used after a numerical designation of the quantity of the keys requested to be supplied with the cylinders; e.g., lk, 2k, 3k, etc. it is usually found in hardware/keying schedules. |
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| symbol which indicates that all cylinders so designated are or are to be operated by the same key(s). The numerical designation indicates the keyed alike group or set. |
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| symbol used to indicate the quantity of locks or cylinders in keyed alike groups. These groups are usually formed from a larger quantity; e.g., 30 cylinders KA/2. |
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| n. a metal clad door that has a wood filler |
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| n. the arrangement of potential key cuts within each chamber position of the key bitting array, e.g. odometer, top-down or randomized |
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| n. the movable portion of an electric strike which captures the bolt, see also "strike" |
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| n. a properly combinated device which is, or most closely resembles, the device specifically intended by the lock manufacturer to operate the corresponding lock |
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| n. a matrix (graphic) display of all possible bittings for change keys and master keys as related to the top master key |
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| n. a manually operated device which stamps or punches the cuts into the key blade, rather than grinding or milling them |
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| key bitting specifications |
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| n. pl. the technical data required to bit a given (family of) key blank(s) to the lock manufacturer's dimensions |
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| n. any material manufactured to the proper size and configuration which allows entry into the keyway of a specific locking device and may then be bitted to become an operating key for the device |
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| n. a cabinet with hooks, velcro, or other means designed to store keys systematically |
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| n. an outside caliper specifically made with an anvil of size and shape to measure the root depth of bittings |
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| n. a collection of mold, filler and equipment which permits duplication of a key through the production of a soft metal temporary likeness |
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| adj. referring to a lock in which the combination can be changed through the use of a special key or tool without disassembling the lock |
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| n. a safe lock component that may have the orientation of its gate altered via a special key and process |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock or cylinder which can be recombinated without disassembly, by the use of a key. The use of a tool may also be required. |
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| n. a small identification tag on which characters are imprinted, typically attached to a key by a ring |
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| n. 1. a part on some types of clippers that secures the key, 2. see key vise |
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| n. a key machine designed for the production of code keys. It may or may not also serve as a duplicating machine. |
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| n. 1. any method or procedure which limits unauthorized acquisition of a key and/or controls distribution of authorized keys 2. a systematic organization of keys and key records |
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| n. the portion of the key blade which remains after being cut and which aligns the tumbler(s) |
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| n. the shape of a key cut, including the cut angle and the out root shape |
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| n. a key machine which is designed to make copies from a pattern key |
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| n. a tool designed for use to remove a broken or stuck key from a lock |
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| n. a usually flat device with a cutaway portion indexed with a given set of depth or spacing specifications. It is used to help determine the combination of a key. |
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| n. a person to whom a key has been issued |
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| n. a cylinder used in a key-in-knob lockset |
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| n. any lockset with a key operated cylinder in one or more knobs |
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| n. any lockset with a key operated cylinder in one or more lever handles |
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| n. an undesirable condition, usually in a master key system, whereby a key unintentionally operates a cylinder or lock |
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| adj. pertaining to a device operated by a mechanical key, as opposed to combination, electonics, etc. |
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| n. a combination lock dial which can be disabled by a keyed lock cylinder |
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| n. a dial ring fitted with a keyed lock that can disable the dial |
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| n. any machine designed to cut keys, See also "key coding machine" and "key duplicating machine." |
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| n. manipulation of an incorrect key in order to operate a lock or cylinder |
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| n. an outside micrometer specifically made with an anvil of size and shape to measure the root depth of bittings |
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| n. the grooves machined into the length of the key blade to allow its entry into the keyway |
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| n. 1. a provision allowing interruption or circumvention of normal operation of a combination lock or electrical device 2. adj. of or pertaining to such a provision, as in "key override cylinder" |
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| n. a lock cylinder installed in a device to provide a key override function |
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| n. a lock specification which indicates by quantity and orientation the position(s) in which a key may be withdrawn |
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| n. any position, of the cylinder plug at which the key can be removed |
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| n. pl. records which typically include some or all of the following: bitting list, key bitting array, key system schematic, end user, number of keys/cylinders issued, names of persons to whom keys were issued, hardware/keying schedule |
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| n. the department which is responsible for generating and issuing all lock and key combinations and maintaining records of them |
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| n. a non-movable part of a key machine vise that is used to position and align the bottom of the blade |
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| adj. 1. of or pertaining to a lock which must be locked before its key can be removed. 2. of or pertaining to a cylinder or lock which may prevent removal of a key without the use of an additional key and/or tool |
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| n. the exact cross sectional configuration of a key blade as viewed from the bow toward the tip |
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| n. any tool, device or software used to identify a particular key section |
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| n. a switch operated by a keyed lock mechanism, which may be an integral part of the switch assembly |
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| n. a designation used for a key combination in the standard key coding system, e.g., A, AA, AA1, etc. |
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| n. a drawing with blocks utilizing keying symbols, usually illustrating the hierarchy of all keys within a master key system. It indicates the structure and total expansion of the system. |
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| n. a special core or cylinder designed to capture any key to which it is combinated, once that key is inserted and turned slightly |
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| n. the part of a key machine that holds a key |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a time lock, one that is set and or powered by a removable element resembling a key |
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| adj. 1. combinated 2. having provision for operation by key |
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| adj. of or pertaining to two or more looks or cylinders which have or are to have the same combination. They may or may not be part of a keying system |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a group of locks or cylinders, each of which is or is to be combinated differently from the others. They may or may not be part of a keying system. |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a cylinder or group of cylinders selected from a limited inventory of different key changes. Duplicate bittings may occur. |
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| n. the opening through which a non-cylinder key must pass to enter a lock |
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| n. a portable lock that may be locked into a bit key aperture to block access |
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| n. an escutcheon for a keyhole |
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| n. any specification for how a cylinder or group of cylinders are or are to be combinated in order to control access |
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| n. a meeting of the and user and the keying system supplier at which the keying and levels of keying, including future expansion, are determined and specified |
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| n. a compartmented container which holds an assortment of tumblers, springs and/or other parts |
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| n. a detailed specification of the keying system listing how all cylinders are to be keyed and the quantities, markings, and shipping instructions of all keys and/or cylinders to be provided |
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| n. a designation used for a lock or cylinder combination in the standard key coding system; e.g., AA1, XAA1, XlX, etc. |
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| n. 1. the opening in a lock or cylinder which is shaped to accept key bit or blade of a proper configuration |
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| n. 1. see "guide" # 2" 2. the projecting pin of a lock or cylinder which enters the hollow end of a key |
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| n. the plug of certain binary type disc tumbler key-in-knob locks |
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| n. a ward which prevents entry of an incorrect key into a cylinder or lock |
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| n. a protective plate mounted on the bottom of a door to prevent damage to minimize damage to the door |
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| n. a screw used to fasten a slip-on knob to a mortise lock spindle, or a set screw which maintains the position of a knob on a threaded mortise lock spindle |
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| n. a spacer used to shim the clearance between a slip-on mortise lock knob and the trim |
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| n. the portion of a key bow where a code number may be stamped and which is designed to be removed from the bow prior to normal usage |
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| n. the part of a hinge that is formed to accept a hinge pin and act as a pivot surface for another knuckle |
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| abb. 1. keyed random 2. key retaining |
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| n. an L-shaped handle assembly which may be lockable |
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| n. a cabinet lock with an L-shaped handle |
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| n. a door which has a fire protection certification by one of the recognized underwriting agencies |
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| n. a labeled door equipped with labeled hardware that can be used for building egress> |
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| n. a padlock whose case is constructed of separate plates usually riveted together |
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| n. a self-standing surveillance camera having alarm compatible for IR devices, switches and onboard website, Internet email sending capability |
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| large format interchangeable core |
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| n. an interchangeable core which is too large to fit into a small format interchangeable core housing |
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| adj. 1. a way of cutting a key so that the roots of adjacent cuts are connected by a straight-line cut; 2. a way of cutting a key so that the root of a shallow cut is widened until it intersects the included angle of an adjacent deeper cut |
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| 1. n. a mechanical or magnetic door fastener which can automatically keep a door, gate, etc., closed, 2. v. engagement of a latch when a door, gate, etc. is pushed or pulled closed |
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| n. a spring actuated bolt, normally with one or more beveled surfaces, which, when aligned with the strike, engages it automatically |
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| n. a plate or combination of interlocking pieces designed to block access to the edge of a latch when the door is shut |
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| n. the encasement portion of some types of lockset that contains the latch and may also contain its operating mechanism |
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| latching speed (of a door closer) |
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| n. the final speed of a door just prior to closing |
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| n. one which has a shape designed to act as a strike |
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| n. a non-locking device which contains only a latch bolt, a means of operating said latch and all required trim |
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| n. a compartmented container used to organize cylinder parts during keying or servicing |
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| n. a cam or tailpiece designed to remain stationary while the cylinder plug is partially rotated and/or vice- versa |
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| n. the door face closest to the strike side of the jamb when the door is open |
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| n. 1.One half or section of a hinge 2. One door in a set of double doors 3. One section of a multiple section door |
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| adj. pertaining to an inward swinging door with hinges on the left side, using the outside of the door as reference |
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| adj. pertaining to a left handed door which swings outward |
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| n. the farthest left bitting surface of a sidewinder key, as the wider surface of the blade is viewed with the bow of the key nearest the observer |
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| n. -pl. a pair of ringlike fetters, connected by a short chain or straight member, designed to be locked about the ankle |
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| n. pl. the divisions of a master key system into hierarchies of access, as shown in the following tables. Note: the standard key coding system has been expanded to include key symbols for systems of more than four levels of keying. |
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| n. part of a combination lock that engages the drive cam, when the proper combination is supplied, and is directly attached to the locking bolt |
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| n. a turn device in the general shape of an "L" used on certain locks and latches, as an alternate to a knob for ease of use |
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| n. the hooked portion of a lever that engages the drive cam in a combination lock |
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| n. a set of lever tumblers |
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| n. any device which utilizes a fulcrum with a long bar or pole as a means to apply pressure while drilling |
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| n. applies directional force to the lever |
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| n. a flat, spring-loaded tumbler which usually pivots on a post. It contains a gate which must be aligned with a fence to allow movement of the bolt. |
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| abb. Large Format Interchangeable Core |
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| abb. left hand reverse bevel |
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| abb. left hand vertical down |
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| abb. left hand vertical up |
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| n. the distance a lever tumbler may be raised by a key from its at-rest position |
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| n. a non-vertical door on the rear of a vehicle that allows access to the passenger compartment |
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| n. 1. any of various parts in a lock that help transfer motion to the bolt of a lock from a cylinder, turnpiece or other actuator not mounted to or touching the bolt/lock case, 2. part of the interconnected boltworks of an automotive lock |
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| n. the extended (usually curved) leading edge of a strike |
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| n. a hole in a door or wall to admit light, usually with glass or another transparent or translucent pane |
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| n. a tool which aids installation of cylinder components into the cylinder shell |
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| abb. 1. locked on by combination, 2. (sic) locked on back cover |
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| n. the index to which a combination is dialed in order to remove the lock's cover |
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| n. an alarm that is annunciated in the immediate vicinity of the activating device |
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| n. an integral part of the case used to align a safe lock in mounting (used on locks with a spindle tube) |
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| n. any device which prevents access or use by requiring special knowledge or equipment |
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| n. a picking technique that utilizes a configured key forcefully impacted into the keyway |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a combination lock that is inoperable because the last number of a combination is set in the forbidden zone |
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| n. a kit offered by the manufacturer or distributor of a product, which contains what he deems required to properly service the product |
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| n. the vertical edge of a door designed for lock or latch installation |
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| n. an opening in the case of a lever tumbler lock for viewing the fence entering the gates of the levers |
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| n. an assembly which permits a laptop computer to be used, opened, closed, but not removed from a premises, often secured by a padlock |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a condition wherein the bolt(s) are engaged and the lock(s) are restricting access |
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| n. a combination lock cover that can only be removed in conjunction with dialing the combination or while the lock bolt is in motion |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a condition wherein the bolt(s) are engaged and lock(s) are not restricting access |
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| n. 1. any of various types of locks designed for a specific mounting preparation commonly used on lockers as well as other applications, 2. any of various locks used to lock lockers |
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| n. a fixed component of a safe which locks the safe door in place in the locked position. See appendix |
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| n. a lug nut which requires the use of a key or special wrench |
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| n. any situation in which the normal operation of a lock or cylinder is prevented |
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| n. a key made in two pieces. One piece is trapped in the keyway by the tumblers when inserted and blocks entry of any regular key. The second piece is used to remove the first piece. |
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| n. a locking device, complete with trim, mounting hardware and strike |
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| n. a person with the knowledge and ability to select, install, service and bypass all the components of an electrical or mechanical lock |
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| n. a construction keying method that uses a tiny ball(s) in the pin stack to allow construction master key operation. The ball(s) may be removed from the pin stack without disassembly of the cylinder. |
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| adj. a low energy form of magnetic encoding measuring 300 Oe which is not very resistant to accidental erasure |
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| n. a usually rotatable safe door which has projections that interlock with the safe body to retain the door |
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| abb. maximum adjacent cut specification |
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| n. for an SFIC, a value from which subtracting the control cut depth will result in the correct top pin size, or, subtracting the top pin size will result in the control cut depth |
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| n. an electrical switch activated by magnetic attraction or repulsion |
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| n. a latch which uses magnetic force to stay engaged with its strike |
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| n. a thin layer of material consisting of oriented ferromagnetic oxide particles held together by a resin binder and bonded to a non-magnetic surface such as paper or plastic |
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| magnetically positioned pin |
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| n. a pin tumbler requiring magnetic energy to position it, rather than springs or gravity |
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| n. the master key in a hotel master key system given to the maid. It operates only cylinders of the guestrooms and linen closets in the maid's designated area. |
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| n. [from the French, meaning "house" key system] a keying system in which one or more cylinders are operated by every key (or relatively large numbers of different keys) in the system; e.g., main entrances of apartment buildings operated by all individual suite keys of the building |
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| n. a door designed to allow access by a person. It may be located in a wall, or in another, larger, door which has other purposes. |
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| n. a sally port designed for pedestrian traffic |
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| v. a dialing process typically used with combination locks to determine operational status of the lock, potential combinations or attempt to free the mechanism |
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| n. a opening method for mechanical combination locks which uses the tolerances of that lock to determine an opening combination |
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| n. any key other than a correct key which can be variably positioned and/or manipulated in a keyway to operate a lock or cylinder |
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| n. a combination lock with features designed to prevent determining the combination without physical attack |
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| n. a combination lock with features that prevent determining the combination without physical attack within a specific time limit |
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| n. 1. an exit device that requires a physical action to dog it, v. 2. using a wrench or a special key to dog an exit device |
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| n. in an electronic lock, a factory-set or user-set code or combination that will restore the factory default settings |
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| n. a key blank used in a complementary keyway lock, on which only the master key combination is intended to be cut |
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| n. in an electronic lock, a factory-set or user-set combination that must be used before programming the lock |
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| n. a special disc tumbler with multiple gates to receive a sidebar, see also "master pin" #1, see also "stepped tumbler". |
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| n. 1. a key which operates all the master keyed locks or cylinders in a group, each lock or cylinder usually operated by its own change key, 2. v. to combinate a group of locks or cylinders such that each is operated by its own change key as well as by a master key for the entire group, 3. n. an automotive key which operates all or most locks on a vehicle where there is also a valet key employed |
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| n. the number of different usable change keys available under a given master key |
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| n. 1. any keying arrangement which has two or more levels of keying 2. a keying arrangement which has exactly two levels of keying |
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| adj. 1. of or pertaining to a cylinder or group of cylinders which are or are to be combinated so that all may be operated by their own change key(s) and by additional key(s) known as master key(s) 2. a warded lock whose warding has been designed to allow different hierarchies of keys to operate |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock or cylinder which is or is to be combinated only to a master key |
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| n. a lever tumbler which can align some or all other levers in its lock so that their gates are at the fence. It is typically used in locker locks. |
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| n. 1. usually a cylindrical shaped tumbler, flat on both ends, placed between the top and bottom pin to create an additional shear line 2. a pin tumbler with multiple gates to accept a sidebar |
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| n. a tube shaped sleeve located between the plug and shell of certain cylinders to create a second shear line. Normally the plug shear line is used for change key combinations and the shell shear line is used for master key combinations. |
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| master ring lock/cylinder |
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| n. a lock or cylinder equipped with a master ring |
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| n. a ward used in certain binary type disc tumbler key-in-knob locks, see also "master pin" #1, see also "stepped tumbler" |
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| n. a flat semi flexible device which opens or closes a circuit when rated pressure is applied |
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| matrix format master keying |
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| n. a method of generating combinations and assigning key symbols in a master key system through the use of a matrix |
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| maximum adjacent cut specification |
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| n. the maximum allowable difference between adjacent cut depths |
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| maximum compound cut specification |
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| n. the maximum allowable difference between the different depths of a compound cut |
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| maximum opposing cut specification |
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| n. the maximum allowable depths to which opposing cuts can be made without breaking through the key blade. This is typically a consideration with dimple keys. |
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| Abb. Maximum Compound Cut Specification |
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| n. a security container designed to maintain an internal temperature at which multi-media will remain reliable for a set period of time |
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| adj. pertaining to an aluminum or hollow metal door with a stile generally between 3-1/4 and 4-1/4 inches wide |
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| n. a type of hand change combination lock wheel, consisting of an inner and outer wheel which engage each other by intermeshing teeth |
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| n. a cabinet lock with a vertically sliding bolt located at the rear of the cylinder |
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| n. 1. a padlock whose shackle consists of a single removable post, designed for locking utility meters or valves. 2. any of several small devices specifically designed to lock utility meters or valves and which require either a key or special wrench for removal |
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| n. a key machine cutter with relatively coarse pitch teeth as opposed to a rotary file cutter |
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| n. the distinctive shape caused by the curved surface of milling cutters at the bow end of a key blade |
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| 1. adj. of or pertaining to a key which has been cut incorrectly 2. n. a mis-cut key |
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| abb. modified key coding system |
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| abb. maximum opposing cut specification |
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| n. a modification of the standard key coding system, in which the TMK of a system with three or more levels of keying has a single letter name, and keys at lower levels are named following SKCS conventions |
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| n. a pin tumbler cylinder with a diameter of 2.0", whose pins, springs, key, etc. may also be proportionally increased in size. It is frequently used in prison locks. |
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| n. a device that requires a specific mechanical feature on a key, such as a protrusion or the lack of a cut in a specific area, to allow the lock to operate |
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| n. a door equipped with a device that reports, or reports and records, the operational status of the door, lock or other hardware |
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| n. A narrow plate fixed to the bottom of a door for protection against soiling from a mop; similar to a kickplate |
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| 1. v. to prepare by removing stock material from the edge of a door, drawer, frame or opening to create a recess which allows the flush fit or insetting of relevant lock or other hardware, 2. n. the cavity prepared by mortising, 3. adj. of or pertaining to a locking device designed to fit in a mortise preparation |
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| n. a threaded cylinder typically used in mortise locks of American manufacture |
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| n. an exit device designed for mortise installation |
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| n. a lockset the case of which is designed to fit in a mortise in the edge of a door or drawer |
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| n. a security locking device which audibly alerts upon sensing motion |
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| n. any device pressed into or connected to a key blank, such that its presence and movement are required for proper key operation, and the absence of which results in a lockout |
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| n. a mechanical, electronic or electro-mechanical timer, designed to inhibit the final unlocking of a combination lock or timelock |
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| abb. manipulation resistant |
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| abb. Maximum Security. A trademark of the Adams Rite Manufacturing Co. |
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| n. a vertical center post in the frame of a pair of doors |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lockset whose finish is different for different trim components on one side of a door |
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| n. any bit key not able to be duplicated by a single casting process |
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| n. a lock which has more than one bolt which are thrown and withdrawn simultaneously, often in more than one direction |
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| n. a key section which enters more than one, but not all keyways in a multiplex key system |
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| n. a means of master keying by providing a tumbler with more than one gate |
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| n. any key blank which is part of a multiplex key system |
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| n. 1. a series of different key sections which may be used to expand a master key system by repeating bittings on additional key sections. The keys of one key section will not enter the keyway of another key section. This type of system always includes another key section which will enter more than one, or all of the keyways. 2. a keying system which uses such keyways and key sections |
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| n. a structural member in a door or window used to divide a large lite into smaller ones |
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| n. a pin tumbler, usually a top pin, which resembles a mushroom. It is typically used to increase pick resistance |
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| n. a matrix depicting user requested cross keying by listing keys along one axis and openings along the other. So named because it is frequently accompanied by the statement "My key goes here and here and here." |
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| adj. pertaining to aluminum doors with stiles generally between 1-3/4 and 2-3/4 inches wide |
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| national service provider |
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| n. a nationwide maintenance contracting company who supplies the sub-contracted services of a local technician to a customer |
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| sym. symbol for "no change key," primarily used in hardware schedules |
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| n. 1. the portion of a bit key between the shoulder and the bit(s) 2. the portion of a cylinder key between the shoulder and the bow |
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| n. locking achieved solely by spring pressure or gravity which prevents a key cut too deeply from operating a lock or cylinder |
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| n. a unitized group of safe deposit boxes, see also 'tumbler nest' |
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| n. the bow of a key which is unidentifiable to a particular lock manufacturer |
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| n. National Fire Protection Association standard for fire doors and other opening protectives |
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| n. National Fire Protection Association life safety code |
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| n. a ward formed from a lock case by bending part of the case into the path of the key |
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| n. a brass alloy containing nickel used in making some key blanks and tumblers |
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| n. a rim mounted auxiliary latch bolt |
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| abb. National Locksmith Suppliers Association |
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| abb. a notation used to indicate "not master keyed" and is suffixed in parentheses to a regular keying symbol. It indicates that the cylinder is not to be operated by the master key(s) specified in the regular keying symbol; e.g., AB6(NMK). |
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| n. a keyset listed with an "X" prefix in a cross keyed cylinder designation |
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| n. a chamber in an IC which does not have a separate shear line for the control function |
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| adj.: a feature of a security device designed to remain engaged, for security purposes, during a power loss |
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| adj. pertaining to hardware that is manufactured in a way, which allows installation on doors of any orientation without requiring modification or adjustment to accommodate the door orientation |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a lock whose key can be removed in both the locked and unlocked positions |
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| adj. having no provision for key operation Note: This term also includes privacy function locksets operated by an emergency key. |
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| n. any key blank other than an original |
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| adj. a key which has one or more cuts on it which trap the key in the lock upon insertion |
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| n. pertaining to a hinge whose pin can not be removed when the door is closed |
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| n. door hardware whose hand cannot be changed in the field |
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| n. a door closer with infinitely adjustable closing force between specific sizes |
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| n. the part of a non-cylinder lock which contains the keyway and rotates within a horn |
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| n. a tool used to remove the nose of a lever tumbler lock and allow access to the tumblers |
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| abb. National Safemans Organization |
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| abb. National Service Provider |
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| n. a selective master key used in a hospital keying system |
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| abb. operated by, as used in keying schedules |
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| adj. the use to which an area of a building is put with reference to the prevailing life safety or building code |
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| n. a means of populating the KBA as a counter from the TMK combination |
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| n. a unit of magnetic field strength which is commonly used in the magnetic recording industry |
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| n. a cam which is bent to have its ends in different planes |
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| n. a receptacle for lubricant on a machine |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a cylinder which is or is to be combinated to keys cut to the manufacturer's reference number one bitting |
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| n. a process wherein key bittings are obtained by using the cut possibilities in one column of the key bitting array |
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| n. a master key for all combinations obtained by progressing only one bitting position |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a wire run that has an unobstructed line of sight |
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| n. a deadbolt operable from only one side of a door |
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| n. a strike, typically used on double door applications, that has an unenclosed opening opposite the lip edge |
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| n. a combination lock actuator designed to have all the numbers visible at once |
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| adj. pertaining to a lever tumbler whose gate is in the edge of the tumbler |
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| n. a detection circuit where continuity between branches will result in a reportable condition |
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| n. the index or mark to which a combination is dialed in order to effect an opening |
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| n. any key which will properly operate a lock or cylinder to lock or unlock the lock mechanism and is not a control key or reset key, see also "change key" |
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| n. any shear line which allows normal operation of a cylinder or lock |
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| n. a key blank supplied by the lock manufacturer to fit that manufacturer's specific product |
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| adj. of or pertaining to a condition where a mechanical part is misoriented and cannot function correctly |
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| n. a safe lock that is gear driven by a spindle located outside of the lock case opposite the lock bolt or on either side of the lock case |
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| overhead concealed closer |
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| n. a closer designed for installation out of view in the door header area |
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| n. a door stop which contacts the door near the top |
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| v. 1. a picking technique using a blank key to raise the tumblers to the top of the keyway, 2. a lock defeat process that uses a comb attack to bypass the normal locking combination, 3. a process that moves a spring loaded tumbler beyond the operating point |
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| n. in an electronic lock, a factory-set or user-set combination that will always open the lock |
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| n. in certain locks with a user changeable combination, a second combination which allows access at all times. It is usually factory set and may not be field changeable. |
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| n. the set of tumblers in a lever tumbler or combination lock |
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| n. material used to provide sealing between chambers of a door closer |
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| n. a type of actuator which is relatively flat and operates the mechanism when pivoted on an axis near one end |
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| n. a detachable and portable lock with a shackle which locks into its case |
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| n. a fixture typically of flat material or material bent at a 90 degree angle, with a hole to receive the shackle of a padlock. Usually used in pairs. |
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| n. the three-pin master key for all combinations listed on a page in the standard progression format |
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| n. any switching device in an alarm system designed to be activated by a person in a panic situation. It creates an immediate alarm condition |
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| adj. 1. of or pertaining to a keyway with one or more wards on each side projecting beyond the vertical center line of the keyway to hinder picking 2. of or pertaining to a key blank made to enter such a keyway |
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| n. a type of door closer and/or closer mounting which leaves the arm generally parallel to the door face when closed |
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| n. the property of being either even or odd, as the depth number of a bitting in a combination, or the possible progressives in a given position of a two step progression |
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| n. the collective description of the parities of a group of bitting positions in a two step progression, typically expressed in an even/odd sequence, e.g. EOOEEO |
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| Passive Anti-Theft System |
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| n. an RFID security system used by Ford which enables the vehicle's ignition system when a properly recognized transponder key is validated |
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| n. a device used to detect motion by detecting changes in heat |
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| n. a device that places its bolts only upon attack to the safe or lock |
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| patented unrestricted keyway |
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| n. a specific keyway which is sold without restriction by a lock maker, but which retains patent protection against non-original key blank makers |
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| n. 1. an original key kept on file to use in a key duplicating machine when additional keys are required, 2. any key which is used in a key duplicating machine to create a duplicate key |
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| abb. Passive Anti Theft System |
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| n. the cam of certain automotive cylinders |
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