Secure Your Schools with SARGENT Shelter-in-Place Function
Ensuring the safety of students and staff is a top priority for education facilities, from K-12 schools to colleges and universities. When every second counts, schools and campuses need reliable, easy-to-use security solutions. The SARGENT Shelter function for the PE80 Series exit device offers a practical option, providing instant security with simplicity and efficiency.
Innovative Features for Enhanced Security
The Shelter-in-Place function redefines how educational facilities approach emergency preparedness. With a simple press of the highly visible red button located on the inside chassis, rooms can be instantly secured by locking the outside trim and preventing external access. The optional 49- Trim Status Indicator further enhances usability by providing a clear visual cue to indicate whether the outside trim is locked or unlocked.
Occupants always retain the ability to exit the room safely by pressing the exit bar, ensuring free egress at all times. For authorized personnel, an override key allows the lockdown function to be reset for re-entry. Designed exclusively for PE8867 Series rim wide stile devices and it integrates seamlessly into any school or campus environment with its range of standard finishes and decorative trim options.
Shelter-in-Place: Impactful Benefits
Shelter-in-Place delivers quick and reliable security during emergencies. It allows schools to respond swiftly to critical situations, giving staff and students confidence and peace of mind. The intuitive design ensures ease of use, while the controlled exit capability maintains safety without compromising accessibility.
Common Applications in Educational Facilities
The Shelter-in-Place solution is specifically designed to enhance safety across various school settings, including large classrooms, auditoriums, gyms, and administrative offices. Whether in a K-12 environment or a higher education campus, this solution provides a versatile and comprehensive approach to effectively addressing diverse safety needs in educational environments. By creating secure areas that can protect students, staff, and faculty during emergencies, this feature ensures peace of mind while supporting effective crisis management.
Why Choose SARGENT?
SARGENT door lock and hardware solutions are built to handle the high-traffic, high-abuse conditions common in educational facilities. Whether it’s the main entrance, classrooms, dormitories, laboratories, music rooms, art studios, gyms, or cafeterias, we provide the right solutions with the features necessary to address every space's distinct security and compliance requirements. Our mechanical and electronic locking solutions are designed for both new installations and facility upgrades, making them ideal for retrofitting existing schools or enhancing security in newly built facilities.
For over a century, SARGENT has been at the forefront of providing innovative and reliable security solutions. We understand that school and campus security is about more than hardware—it’s about fostering environments where students, staff, and faculty can feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. Our mission is to help educational institutions navigate today’s safety challenges with solutions that protect every individual without compromising the warmth of a nurturing educational setting. When educational facilities are secure, students can focus on what truly matters: learning, growing, and achieving.
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