When a school or district decides to upgrade lock hardware across a building, it helps to prioritize rather than treat every door the same. Here's a general approach.
Start With Classrooms
Classroom doors are typically the highest priority given lockdown considerations. See classroom lock replacement for what to look for.
Then Main Entrances
Front doors and main office entry points are usually the next priority, especially if the school wants added access control at those points. See campus access control installation.
Exit and Fire Code Hardware
Panic bars and exit devices need to stay code-compliant throughout any upgrade project, not just the locks getting the most attention.
Budgeting in Phases
Full-building upgrades are often easier to budget and execute in phases, classrooms one year, common areas the next, rather than all at once. We can help plan a phased approach that still gets the highest-priority doors handled first.
Call 818-249-5128 or see our school locksmith services to start planning.