Strata rekeying and key control: a guide for councils and managers

Strata buildings have a lot of shared doors and a lot of keys. A little planning keeps access under control and costs predictable.

What usually needs rekeying

• Common doors: entrances, parkades, storage, bike rooms, garbage rooms and amenity rooms.
• Mailbox and utility room locks.
• Locks after a key is lost, an employee or contractor leaves or a manager changes.

Keys, fobs and restricted keyways

• Use a restricted keyway so keys cannot be copied at any key shop.
• Keep a log of every key and fob issued, and who holds master keys.
• Use fobs or access control for busy doors so access can be switched off without rekeying.

Plan before you start

• List every door and who needs access.
• Decide on a master key hierarchy that can grow as you add doors.
• Check your bylaws and get council approval for the work.

How we help

• We design and install master key systems and rekey strata buildings across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
• We supply restricted key systems from brands such as Mul-T-Lock, Medeco and Schlage.
• We give a price range before we start and a written receipt after every job.

Need a locksmith now?

Call 604-734-7233 for a price range and arrival window.