10A N.C. Admin. Code 14J.1517

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 14J .1517 - PRISON KEY OPERATED LOCKS

(a) Locking swinging doors shall use prison deadlocks with heavy multiple tumblers. The lock mechanism shall be housed in a lock case made of forged steel not less than 5-1/2 inches x 1-3/8 inches in size.

(b) Manually-operated sliding doors shall be locked by a heavy multiple tumbler that uses a snap and automatic deadlock. The lock mechanism shall be housed in a lock case made either of strong steel or malleable iron or steel not less than 10 inches x 3-1/2 inches x 1-3/8 inches in size.

(c) Food passes and shutters, where specified, shall be locked by a heavy multiple tumbler that uses a prison type snap or spring. The food pass lock shall be mounted to prevent food or other matter from coming in contact with the lock.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 14J .1517

Authority G.S. 153A-220; 153A-221;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.

Authority G.S. 143B-153; 153A-220; 153A-221;
Eff. June 1, 1990.