On 04/03/2020 12:16, Roger Hayter wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

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Tim+ wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 02/03/2020 22:10, alan_m wrote:
I do wonder if the OP has the right type of lock on his front door.
Every lock I've had on front doors has needed a key to open once the
door has been closed. An extra turn of the key has been required to
dead lock it.

I run 100% on chubb type locks. No door in this house locks on
closing. All require a key.

Live on your own, then? Or just don't care about other's safety?


It may come as a surprise to you but in many parts of the country we
donÅ’t feel the need to have locked doors when weÅ’re in the house.

Tim

Just have the door swinging open then if the only lock is a Chubb?

You are allowed to have a spring-operated latch and door knobs/levers.


Exactly. A latch to close it and a lock to comply with insurance when out.

My postman will, if there is a parcel that doesn't need signing for,
drop it inside the kitchen door if I am asleep.



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