Dayton, Ohio Home Inspectors
A dead bolt with a keyed lock on the inside of an exterior residential door is prohibited. Yes it was permitted years ago and those older locks should be replaced. The locked door could pose a safety issue in an emergency. If the lock is locked and the key is removed there is no way to unlock and open the door and escape from the building quickly.
A knob on the inside and a key on the outside is correct.
It is illegal for a locksmith to install this type of lock on an exterior residential door.
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 707
Xenia, OH 45385
Address (No walk-ins)
120 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45402
We are local, not a franchise that "self certifies" its Inspectors. We have earned the highest level of licensure available in the country and are ready to give you the Inspection you deserve. Our referrals and reviews tell us that we are really detailed, strive to deliver a quality product and are great at explaining what we find.
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