Master key systems for businesses and strata buildings
A master key system lets different people open different doors with different keys, while one key controls everything. Here is how it works and when it is worth it.
How a master key system works
- Each lock has its own key, and a master key opens all of them.
- Higher levels are possible: grand master, department keys and tenant keys.
- The system is planned on paper first, so every key opens exactly what it should.
Who needs one
- Offices and retail with staff who need access to some areas only.
- Landlords and property managers with many units.
- Strata councils with common doors, storage and amenity rooms.
- Warehouses and industrial units with several tenants.
Plan it before you buy
- List every door and who needs access.
- Choose a restricted keyway so keys cannot be copied at any key shop.
- Decide who holds master keys and keep a log of every key issued.
- Plan for growth, so new doors and tenants can be added later.
How we help
- Design the key system with you and install or rekey the locks.
- Supply restricted key systems from brands such as Mul-T-Lock, Medeco and Schlage.
- Add or remove keys later without redoing the whole building.
Need a locksmith now?
Call 604-734-7233 for a price range and arrival window.