A new lease comes with old keys. Before you move in inventory or equipment, work through this list.
1. Rekey everything on day one
Previous tenants, their staff and their contractors may all have keys. A commercial rekey ends that.
2. Decide who opens what
A master key system gives managers one key for everything and staff a key for only what they need. Restricted keyways stop copies being made at a kiosk.
3. Consider codes or cards for busy doors
For doors many people use, keypad or card access means no rekey when someone leaves; you delete the code.
4. Check the exit doors
Exit doors need to open easily from inside. Have panic bars and door closers checked, and confirm requirements with your fire inspector.
5. Fix the storefront lock before it fails
A storefront deadlock that is stiff today is the one that leaves you locked out at opening time.
6. Keep a key record
Write down who holds which key and collect keys when people leave.
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