Locks used only for security purposes and not used for normal opera tion are permitted at any height.
Door lock rail height.
Installers typically drill the hole centered 36 inches above the floor if not specifically instructed to do so differently.
The deadbolt strike centerline should be 48 from the bottom of the frame.
Most people place them roughly six to twelve inches above the height of the door handle.
The international building code has established doorknob height between 34 and 48 inches above a finished floor.
The lock strike centerline should be 40 5 16 from the bottom of the frame with the lock in relation to the strike.
Stile width right lock.
Door handles pulls latches locks and other operating devices shall be installed 34 inches 864 mm minimum and 48 inches 1219 mm maximum above the finished floor.
Most homeowners split the difference and install it roughly 44 inches from the floor.
According to ansi specifications for cylindrical or mortise locks.
Lower center stile width.
Door handles pulls latches locks and other operating devices shall be installed 34 inches 864 mm minimum and 48 inches 1219 mm maximum above the finished floor.
Locks used only for security purposes and not used for normal operation are permitted at any height.