Rekeying vs Lock Replacement
Choose a key-control direction door by door instead of treating every lock as the same problem.
Informational Guide Only
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Build a rekey-or-replace summary
Record broad property context and select the signals that apply. A locksmith must inspect actual hardware and preserve code-compliant egress.
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Safety note: A life-safety lockout is not a routine locksmith project. Contact emergency services when a person, fire, medical condition, or immediate hazard is involved.
How this tool should be used
The worksheet distinguishes key-control objectives from hardware-condition and compatibility problems. It does not assess forced-entry resistance or code compliance remotely.
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