Lock and Keys

Central management of all locking devices is crucial to ensuring a robust and reliable system of control and accessibility

The Imperial College Locking Policy is in place to provide the following:

  • To safeguard personal property and College assets.
  • To ensure the safety of staff, students and visitors to the university.
  • To comply with accessibility regulations and fire codes.

Locks

Ordering locks and keys

All enquiries regarding locks and keys within Imperial College London should be sent to your Building Manager.

Advice on issuing keys

  • Keep a record of all keys issued in order to maintain system integrity.
  • Effectively control master and sub-master keys by issuing them on a restricted daily or job and return basis.
  • In highly sensitive areas, special procedures are in place, using sealed and numbered pouches. Security issues the key only against the agreed signature list.

Locking systems and project advice

To ensure the best locking system is fitted, Security will liaise with departments and the Project team in the planning stages.

  • The type of locking system required is dependent on the location of the door, the type of area to be secured and the number of users requiring access.
  • The College’s approved manual locking system is Mul-T-Lock.
  • Find out more about Security Services.