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Door locks?
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:31 am
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:31 am
Our toddler and soon to be toddler can get outside very easily.
He just turns the lever and can be out the front door and straight to the road within 5 seconds.
Are there deadbolts that are keyed on both sides?
If so, are they not recommended based on the need to get outside quickly?
Any suggestions?
He just turns the lever and can be out the front door and straight to the road within 5 seconds.
Are there deadbolts that are keyed on both sides?
If so, are they not recommended based on the need to get outside quickly?
Any suggestions?
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Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:44 am to bayoubengals88
The deadbolt you described would be a hazard and likely against code.
They do make child "resistant" lever blocks that kids can't easily open.
They do make child "resistant" lever blocks that kids can't easily open.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:45 am to bayoubengals88
Yes you can get deadbolts with keys on both sides. Is he flipping the deadbolts to or just pulling on the lever?
There are multiple choices of flip locks that you can install on the inside trim.
LINK
There are multiple choices of flip locks that you can install on the inside trim.
LINK
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:47 am to bayoubengals88
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Are there deadbolts that are keyed on both sides?
Yes
If so, are they not recommended based on the need to get outside quickly?
I believe in some areas/states there are certain codes against them incase you need to escape do to a fire or something but there's also the argument for them if you have a door with windows.
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Our toddler and soon to be toddler can get outside very easily.
Same issue here except our home is older and doesn't have dead bolts. I just installed those hotel style locks where you swing the latch (mounted to wall) over the knob (installed on door).
Tacky? Yes, but I dont care. Was cheap and easy. ETA: Like these Amazon Link
This post was edited on 4/15/25 at 8:48 am
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:53 am to southern686
quote:Yep, I did this at our old house and we were trying to avoid doing it again.
I just installed those hotel style locks where you swing the latch (mounted to wall) over the knob (installed on door).
Tacky? Yes, but I dont care. Was cheap and easy. ETA: Like these Amazon Link
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:55 am to ItzMe1972
quote:He can turn the lever. In fact, if the deadbolt isn't locked with the lever, the front door just flies open with any wind gusts!
Is he flipping the deadbolts to or just pulling on the lever?
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:58 am to bayoubengals88
if the deadbolt isn't locked with the lever, the front door just flies open with any wind gusts!
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Sounds like the striker isn't hitting the striker plate properly. Doors sag after some time and this is common. Tighten all screw hinges and screws on lockset/striker plate.
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Sounds like the striker isn't hitting the striker plate properly. Doors sag after some time and this is common. Tighten all screw hinges and screws on lockset/striker plate.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:59 am to bayoubengals88
How about putting a latch or bolt of some kind at the top of the door that they can’t reach?
Posted on 4/15/25 at 9:03 am to habz007
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How about putting a latch or bolt of some kind at the top of the door that they can’t reach?
My grandparents did something similar at their house when us grandkids were little. It was a little hook and eye that he mounted up top. An adult could just flip it open real quick but the kids couldn't reach it. He only used it when the kids were around, but kept us from leaving the house.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 9:22 am to bayoubengals88
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Yep, I did this at our old house and we were trying to avoid doing it again.
Completely understand.
If swapping the dead bolt was my only option, I would see if they make a dead bolt with a code pad on both sides. This somewhat eliminates the safety concern and you also wouldn't have the annoyance of needing a key every time you want to go in/out while trying to keep the kiddo inside.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 9:23 am to habz007
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How about putting a latch or bolt of some kind at the top of the door that they can’t reach?
What I have on my front doors.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 9:34 am to bayoubengals88
I had the same problem. I used these stick on cabinet locks on doors he could do this to to get outside. If there is a fire or something they could be broken open with force but the sticky tape on them is very strong.
Amazon
Amazon
This post was edited on 4/15/25 at 9:35 am
Posted on 4/15/25 at 9:36 am to bayoubengals88
There is a child proof deadbolt cover as well. Doesn't require drilling new holes.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 9:37 am to bayoubengals88
My exterior doors have these up high.
LINK
I don’t know if they were trying to meet code to maybe rent or if it was for kids. Probably kids because there’s one on the front and it already has two deadbolts and the other four have knob locks and deadbolts.
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I don’t know if they were trying to meet code to maybe rent or if it was for kids. Probably kids because there’s one on the front and it already has two deadbolts and the other four have knob locks and deadbolts.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 10:16 am to bayoubengals88
Every deadbolt I have ever had has been keyed on both sides. I have 4 like that in my house right now.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 10:20 am to bayoubengals88
We used these on all doors that needed to be locked. We just put them up high out of reach. It's hard for them to figure out how to unlock it even if they get a step stool. They could figure out the latches easy.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 10:28 am to bayoubengals88
1-3/8 in. Door Lock Steel Antique Brass Finish Flip-Action Door Lock
We have this on a door that has a double cylinder deadbolt that is on an exterior door, but that door has a glass pane on it. I do remember watching a video awhile back on why it was illegal or legal, but cannot find it right now. If I stumble upon it I will repost.
Basically, they are generally a code violation because any egress door needs to be easily accessible without restriction in the event of an emergency. It would also be a massive safety hazard for a door like mine to not be double cylinder deadbolted because an intruder can easily just turn the deadbolt if they cut through the glass pane.
At the end of the day, it's your house, and unless a home inspector says something about it if you try to sell, you will be fine.
We have this on a door that has a double cylinder deadbolt that is on an exterior door, but that door has a glass pane on it. I do remember watching a video awhile back on why it was illegal or legal, but cannot find it right now. If I stumble upon it I will repost.
Basically, they are generally a code violation because any egress door needs to be easily accessible without restriction in the event of an emergency. It would also be a massive safety hazard for a door like mine to not be double cylinder deadbolted because an intruder can easily just turn the deadbolt if they cut through the glass pane.
At the end of the day, it's your house, and unless a home inspector says something about it if you try to sell, you will be fine.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 10:31 am to bayoubengals88
I was in the same predicament. I just purchased and installed this Safety First deadbolt cover. So far it has worked well.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 4/15/25 at 12:13 pm to bayoubengals88
There are deadbolts that are keyed inside and out. For safety sake, it is best to keep a key near the door on a hook or some piece of furniture in case you have to get out quickly and to only be used in such situations.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 12:32 pm to bayoubengals88
If it’s a lever door handle just use the child proof lever stops. You pinch the sides and the stop lowers, but a kid couldn’t do it. We had those previously and worked well.
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