[jackz]

Originally Posted by gustavo

Pretty sure you're violating some sort of fire safety code by having to fumble around in the dark for a key and then inserting it in the lock to open an egress from a raging inferno.

Please provide your cite for the code violation?

Remember there are other exits from the home other than the front door during an emergency.

[Doctommft]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

You have a false sense of security Tom. I guarantee that measure can be quietly defeated.

I won't say how on a public forum.

I'm sure that if you have the local Sheriff's Office do a security survey at your house they will explain the shortcomings of your method.

Carl

My "false sense of security" will keep the punks out. A professional criminal will get into my place or yours if he wants to. My measure can be defeated but not without noise.

[gizmo]

What type of lock do you have on your sliders? I have been looking for something effective.

[TrudyM]

Originally Posted by CFrance

We've had that kind of deadbolt in NJ, PA, and MI, and no fire code violation. It's a commonly recommended kind.

We are having one installed here soon.

My brother has one like this that is a three digit code both inside and out but he doesn't don't know where the previous owner got it. Anyone ever seen one for sale?