Question: I am concerned about security in my apartment and would like to install a deadlock on my front door. To comply with fire door safety regulations, do I require approval from the owners corporation?
Answer: The front door and the lock are traditionally common property, so you definitely require approval from the owners corporation.
The front door and the lock are traditionally common property, so you definitely require approval from the owners corporation to modify it.
Once approved, if the door is fire rated, you will also need to select a lock that is approved for fitment on that particular model of fire door.
I’d suggest you use the word “deadlatch” in lieu of “deadlock” as whatever locking mechanism you choose, it must not prevent the door from closing & latching automatically. Deadlocks and deadbolts often do not allow this.
This post appears in the February 2022 edition of The NSW Strata Magazine.
Rob Broadhead 2020 Fire Protection E: rob.broadhead@2020fire.com.au P: 1300 340 210