Latch bevel on top and bottom diminishes ligature points
Latch likely releases upon downward or upward pressure from foreign objects
(bed sheet or similar) jammed between door and frame while door is closed
Sample Specification:
Latch bolt by lever either side
Dead bolt by key outside (by authorized personnel when security is required)
A turn of inside lever retracts latch and dead bolt simultaneously, automatically unlocking outside lever
Latch beveled top and bottom helps retract latch when force applied on top or bottom
Beveled Latch
