Securitas Delayed Egress Magnetic Locks can be an effective addition to an efficient access control system for any building. These locks are built specifically for use on internal fire doors and perimeter exit doors to prevent unauthorized entry and exit while also providing a safe emergency exit during a fire or other catastrophic emergency.

These delayed egress locks provide an “egress cycle” and a “nuisance cycle”. When they receive a signal from the Fire Alarm Panel, they sound an alarm and unlock immediately. The doors will stay unlocked with active alarms as long as the fire alarm is active. Outside of an emergency situation, the doors remain locked. If someone attempts to exit a door locked with delayed egress locks, an alarm sounds, which alerts staff before the door unlocks.

Not only does this provide more security for the facility and the people within, but it can also be an additional layer of security and wander management in healthcare or senior living facilities. Additionally, all electronics are built into the lock’s wiring compartment. This makes it easy for them to be installed in new construction and also to be retrofitted into existing structures.