1530 BS8621:2007 High Security Keyless Escape Nightlatch

ERA British Standard Egress Nightlatch

Nightlatches are essential locking mechanisms commonly used on residential front doors. They typically feature a single sprung latch that engages automatically when the door is closed, providing a secure environment for your home.

Key Features:

• Insurance Rated Security: The ERA British Standard Egress nightlatches are designed for situations where a BS mortice lock cannot be installed or where additional security is necessary. They ensure a safe means of escape in emergencies while meeting stringent security standards.
• Kitemarked to BS8621:2007: These nightlatches have been rigorously tested and approved by 'Secured by Design', ensuring they meet high security requirements.
• 6 Pin Cylinder: Each unit comes with a 6 pin cylinder and three keys, along with a security escutcheon featuring a convenient finger pull.
• Compact Design: The ERA 1530 BS8621:2007 High Security Keyless Escape nightlatch is specifically crafted for doors with narrow stiles, accommodating a 40mm backset, unlike standard nightlatches that require a larger 60mm backset.

Escape Functionality:

This nightlatch is designed for easy operation from the inside at all times, eliminating the need for a key. It features larger internal levers or thumb turns, ensuring quick and effortless egress during emergencies. The internal mechanism overrides any deadlocking, allowing for immediate exit.

Compliance and Security Standards:

The nightlatch conforms to British Standards, ensuring it meets the necessary security requirements. Depending on the model, it adheres to:

• BS 3261: Key operated egress
• BS 8621: Keyless egress
• BS 10621: Keyless egress with a disabling feature from outside

These standards not only guarantee resistance to attacks but also help fulfill insurance policy requirements, which can vary based on specific applications.

Operation:

The latch automatically deadlocks when the door is closed. It can be operated from the outside using a key, while a small lever handle allows for easy operation from the inside.

Conclusion:

The ERA British Standard Egress nightlatch combines security, convenience, and compliance, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking reliable locking solutions that prioritize safety and ease of use.

Product Specification

• Backset: 40mm
• Case Width: 70mm
• Case Height: 86mm
• Bolt Length: 21mm
• Max Door Thickness: 57mm
• Latch Operation: Automatically deadlocks on closing the door
• Key Operation: From the outside
• Internal Operation: Lever handle only from the inside
• Egress Function: Internal handle cannot be locked
• Black Snib Function: Allows the latch to be held back
• Ideal Use: Escape/egress lock for multi-residential buildings
• Kitemarked: To BS 8621:2007
• Approval: Secured by Design
• Cylinder: 6-pin included
• Keys: Supplied with 3 keys
• Packaging: Boxed only
• Availability: Singles and 10 in an outer box