12. Electrified Dead-Bolt Locks
Chapter objectives
1. Learn about Surface-Mounted Electrified Dead-Bolt Locks
2. Learn about Concealed Direct-Throw Mortise Dead-Bolt Locks
3. Understand a Real Problem Solver — The Hybrid Mortise Lock with Dead Bolt
4. Top Latch Release Bolt — for Concealed Vertical Rod Release
5. Gate Dead Bolt — for Sliding and Swinging Gates
6. Learn When and When Not to Use Electrified Dead Bolts
7. Answer Questions about Electronic Dead-Bolt Locks
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
For security, nothing beats a steel door and a dead-bolt lock. Unlike latches that can be manipulated using special tools, a dead bolt is very secure against entry by tools. So the idea of electrifying dead-bolt locks is attractive from a security standpoint. Electrification ...