Passage sets are used where doors do not need to lock, commonly used for general access doors such as hallways, closet doors, laundry doors etc. A privacy set is used for interior door handles for use on doors of private rooms that need to be locked and require a latch and a simple locking feature.
The main types of door functions are Passage (doors that don't require locking), Privacy (a door that can be locked by a button on the inside), Dummy (has no mechanical latch and acts only as a pull), and Interior Mortise (door with an active latch with skeleton key lock).
Passage Latch Function
The latching mechanism can be retracted by both the inside and outside levers at all times. This door lock function is never locked and has no key or locking mechanism on either side of the door. It is often referred to as a passage latch instead of a lock.
A privacy latch is typically affixed to an interior door and allows occupants an additional method to restrict access to their room. With the additional privacy, the occupant can discreetly see who's outside by only having to partially open the door.
The difference is that an entrance is used on an exterior door and it uses a key to unlock or lock the door from the outside. A privacy is used on a bathroom or bedroom door and can easily be unlocked from the outside by a generic tool, like a bobby/hair pin, small flat head screw driver if necessary.
A passage simply latches, but does not have a locking function. Passages are commonly found on pantries or kitchen doors. Available as a mortise, tumbler, or edge pull. A privacy lock can be locked from a button or turn-piece.
Passage sets are used where doors do not need to lock, commonly used for general access doors such as hallways, closet doors, laundry doors etc. A privacy set is used for interior door handles for use on doors of private rooms that need to be locked and require a latch and a simple locking feature.
Lever-style locks operate similarly to ball-type ones but are much easier to install and manipulate than ball-type doorknobs. In addition, the door lock can be easily activated using a thumbturn provided with the door handle. These are recommended to be used with internal bathroom locks.
Although there are many types of locks, the four most common are padlocks, deadbolts, knob locks, and levers.
Hall & Closet Passage Door Knobs
Can be paired with a smart lock or keyless deadbolt on exterior doors or with non-turning knob for the interiors of smaller closets.
Office Lockset - The latchbolt is retracted by the grip on either side unless the outside grip is locked by the toggle or outside key. Operating the inside grip does not unlock the outside grip. Passage Lockset - The latchbolt is always retracted by the grip on either side. Both grips are always free.
Evaluating the four Ps of privacy is also a process I recommend my law students to follow when attacking their final in my privacy law class. The four Ps of privacy are people, places, platforms, and purposes. Each one is covered in more detail below.
A passage door knob or lever is a handle set without an internal locking mechanism. The handle set will open and close by simply turning the knob or lever. Typically, a passage set is used on a door that doesn't require privacy, for example; between a living room and a kitchen or closet.
Deadbolts provide the highest level of front door security. To ensure your door locks provide solid home security, choose locks and deadbolts that are pick-resistant and bump proof. Good locks use mushroom pins or pick shields to prohibit thieves from using picking tools to pry the lock and enter your home.
Knob locks are the most common type of door lock available and the chief security method for most doors. The lock cylinder is located in the knob itself instead of the door. Thus, knob locks should not be used on external doors, as they can be easily broken into with basic tools like a hammer or wrench.
Deadbolts
Deadbolts are arguably one of the most popular door lock types, and they are widely used in many residential properties. Due to their popularity, they are also a common fixture in commercial spaces.
There are 3 types of privacy locks: turn button, privacy pushpin/button lock, and privacy bolt with a lever or knob. Some home or business owners prefer door knobs, whereas other choose the look of door levers.
Privacy door knobs have a twist or button lock that works from only one side. Some privacy door knobs with button locks have a pin hole on the outside knob and a generic key that opens the lock.
Privacy Lockset Function. This lockset is used primarily in bathrooms and/or bedrooms, intended for the purpose its name suggests; privacy. They will most often have a small hole on the outside, and a push button on the inside.
Just think, privacy function would be for a door where you would want to be able to lock it for a little privacy, like on a bathroom door. And a keyed or entrance function would be used on an entry or entrance door with a key. Simple as that! Give us a call if you have any questions, we would be glad to help!
There are two different types of privacy door knobs: keyed and non-keyed. Keyed privacy door knobs have a small hole on the inside knob that can be opened with a key from the outside. Non-keyed privacy door knobs have a push button or turn button on the inside knob that locks the door from the inside.