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A2
(n.) an increment of .0125 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC)
A3
(n.) An increment of .018 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC).
A4
(n.) an increment of .021 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC)
Access Control
(n.) any barrier or device, either natural or man made, that limits or prohibits, free or unlimited access
Access Control Cylinder
(n.) A replacement for a mechanical cylinder which incorporates electronic access control and allows the original host lock to function without additional wiring or hardware modifications.
Access Control Key Fob
(n.) Any device other than a key designed to allow a token to be used and carried on a key ring.
Active Case
(n.) The exit device case mounted on the stile of the door on which the lock is located.
Accessory Position
(n.) The position of an ignition switch intended to permit the use of radio or other equipment without turning on a drive train component.
Active Leaf
(n.) The single door of a pair on which the active or locking hardware is mounted.
Active Relocking Device
(n.) 1. A cylinder retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the cylinder can be removed
(n.) 2. A plug retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the retainer can be removed
Active Retainer
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Actuator
(abb.) Americans with Disabilities Act.
ADA
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Adjustable Ball Hinge
(n.) A pivot with adjustable height for narrow stile doors.
Adjustable Collar
(n.) Any mortise cylinder whose length can be adjusted for a better fit in doors of varying thickness.
Adjustable Mortise Cylinder
(n.) Any mortise cylinder whose length can be adjusted for a better fit in doors of varying thickness.
AED
(abb.) Anti-Explosive Device
AFTE
(abb.) Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners
After Hours Depository
(n.) A locked receptacle for the deposit of items after regular hours.
AHC
(abb.) Architectural Hardware Consultant (as certified by DHI)
AHD
(abb.) After Hours Depository
AHJ
(abb.) Authority Having Jurisdiction
Alarm System
(n.) A system of electrical and/or electronic components which detect and report dangers, such as fire or intrusion.
Aligning Tube
(n.) 1. A lock component which orients and joins the latch and knob spindles of certain bored locksets.
(n.) 2. In some combination locks, a tube which houses the spindle, located between the dial ring and the lock.
All-Section Key Blank
(n.) The key section which enters all keyways of a multiplex key system.
ALOA
(abb.) Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc.
Americans with Disabilities Act
(n.) A US federal law dealing with minimum standards of building accessibility, as well as other issues concerning individuals with disabilities.
Angularly Bitted Key
(n.) A key which has cuts made into the blade at various degrees of rotation from the perpendicular.
ANSI
(abb.) American National Standards Institute
ANSI 117.1
(n.) That section of the American National Standards Institute documents pertaining to handicap access.
ANSI Strike
(n.) Any of many strikes designed to fit door and frame preparations as specified in the applicable document in the ANSI A115 series, common usage refers to a strike with dimensions of 4 7/8" X 1 1/4".
Anti Slip Positioned
(adj.) Of or pertaining to the orientation of a cam on a profile cylinder which requires rotation before it may be removed from the lock case.
Anti-Friction
(adj.) Pertaining to a feature which, upon contact with the strike, allows smoother operation of a latch bolt.
Anti-Rap
(adj.) Specifically designed to preclude bypass via attack based on sharp, repetitive blows to the mechanism.
Anti-Wrench Reinforcement Spring
(n.) A lock cylinder spring designed to protect the inner and outer halves of a profile cylinder from being forcibly separated as a means of brute force entry.
Arbor
(n.) The threaded end of a safe door handle.
Architectural Finish Code
(n.) One of a series of specification codes used to indicate the color and texture of a metal end product that can be installed. Some finish specifications also note the base metal characteristics and processes used to obtain the end product.
Architectural Hardware
(n.) 1. Fittings applied to protect a surface of, or to facilitate use of movable members in a building such as doors, windows, or cabinets.
(n.) 2. Various fixtures used in building construction.
Arm (of a Closer)
(n.) Door closer linkage which connects the closer to the frame or door, depending on the mounting style.
Armored Escutcheon
(n.) A usually hardened escutcheon, typically beveled, that resists physical attack.
Armored Face Plate
(n.) A face plate that conceals all lock and/or cylinder mounting screws.
ASIS
(abb.) American Society for Industrial Security
Assembly Occupancy
(n.) Those buildings or areas which are designated as places of assembly according to life safety or building codes.
Associated Change Key
(n.) A change key which is related directly to particular master key(s) through the use of constant cuts.
Associated Master Key
(n.) A master key which has particular change keys related directly to its combination through the use of constant cuts.
ASTM
(abb.) American Society for Testing and Materials
Astragal
(n.) A molding attached to the face of the active leaf of a pair of doors and overlapping the inactive leaf.
ATM
(abb.) Automatic Teller Machine
ATT
(abb.) Attendant's Key
Attack Resistance
(adj.) Design qualities of a product that render brute force physical defeat methods less effective or ineffective.
Attendant's Key
(n.) A selective master key used in a hospital keying system.
Audit Overrun
(n.) A means of attack designed to eliminate entries in an access control database, overfilling and scrolling off previous entries.
Audit Trail
(n.) A specific group of events selected from transaction records and listed sequentially.
Authority Having Jurisdiction
(n.) That person, usually within a municipality, charged with the application and interpretation of local life safety codes.
Automatic Closing
(adj.) Pertaining to a door which is equipped with a door closer, or other device to close it without manual intervention. Frequently found in Life Safety and fire code requirements.
Automatic Deadbolt
(n.) A deadbolt designed to extend itself fully when the door is closed.
Automatic Flush Bolt
(n.) A flush bolt designed to extend itself when both leaves of the pair of doors are in the closed position.
Automatic Key Machine
(n.) A machine capable of cutting keys with manual operations limited to loading and unloading keys.
Automatic Teller Machine
(n.) A device for dispensing cash, receiving deposits and performing other banking functions upon presentation of the proper authorization.
Auxiliary Lock
(n.) Any lock installed in addition to the primary lockset.
Auxiliary Spring
(n.) A secondary spring used to support the lever handles of a lockset.
Auxiliary Spring Rose
(n.) Oversized trim that interlocks with a lock chassis and external lever as a means to mount an auxiliary spring.

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