Keys & Locks Services
Locksmith repairs
Locksmith installations
Locksmith advice
Key and lock record management / maintenance
Key cutting
The Systems Section has licensed security operatives who are properly trained and qualified to provide high level technical advice/support and other security consultant services.
About keys & locks
Various locking systems are in use within University buildings, some of which are highly restricted. There are a diversity of systems used because of the evolution of keying systems within the University and also because previously no standard was set as a matter of policy.
The most commonly used of the restricted systems is the Bi-lock Keying System. It is now University policy to use only Bi-locking systems on perimeters of buildings. Department, faculty or school perimeters within buildings also have Bi-lock installations as a matter of policy. The use of this system is becoming more widespread as time goes by and the system is now applied to the great majority of areas in the University, including internal doors within faculties and departments.
The common application of one keying system using a keying hierarchy (master keying) system results in the reduction of the number of keys any individual needs to access various areas within the University, or indeed within one building.
The restricted nature of the Bi-lock system also permits the proper management of key issuance. These keys cannot be copied without proper authorisation.
In consideration of the advantages offered by the Bi-lock system the University has purchased its own Bi-lock keying profile. The key system is now the University standard and in time other keying systems will be phased out of service.
The Bi-lock keying system is compatible with most door furniture (lock hardware) on the market. This compatibility permits high levels of competition to continue to exist when pricing door furniture for replacement. It also allows the keyways only to replaced if existing door furniture is adequate.
The University locksmith is available to the University community to offer advice on any keying and locking issues. The locksmith may assist/support faculties or departments in managing key and lock issues that are dealt with by other areas of Campus Infrastructure Services or private contractors (refer to: Authorisation & Deposits).
Key cutting
The Systems Section and the locksmith maintain a fully equipped workshop and offer the full range of locksmithing services. The section offers a comprehensive key cutting service from its offices. Naturally some restricted profiles may not be able to be cut.
For the cutting of restricted keys to University facilities please see the section on Authorisation & Deposits.
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