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?
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.
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Rob Broadhead, CEO of 2020 Fire Protection.
I've been involved in strata since 2001, spoken at events, written training courses and been involved in committees. I am a regular contributor to SCA, FMA, OCN, LookUpStrata and Your Strata Property.
I’ve been in fire protection since 1992, a graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers and an Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety).
I’ve served voluntarily as VP of FPA Australia and on SCA’s NSW State Committee. I've represented FMA on the Building Commission’s Fire Safety Steering committee, and listed in the 2021 report into Fire Safety Reform. I am co-chair of the Strata sector of the Fire Safety Industry Reference Group.
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