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CMLLC Master Key System Design Guide V11

This document provides guidance on designing master key systems for commercial buildings based on industry best practices. It discusses planning considerations such as defining system levels and keying hierarchies. The document also outlines steps for designing the system, including creating a schematic layout, planning security objectives, and preparing for a keying conference where the actual system is designed. Appendices provide examples of documents that can be used in planning and designing a master key system.

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CMLLC Master Key System Design Guide V11

This document provides guidance on designing master key systems for commercial buildings based on industry best practices. It discusses planning considerations such as defining system levels and keying hierarchies. The document also outlines steps for designing the system, including creating a schematic layout, planning security objectives, and preparing for a keying conference where the actual system is designed. Appendices provide examples of documents that can be used in planning and designing a master key system.

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Based on Industry Best Practices
Planning the Master Key System ....................................................................................................2 Master Key System Levels...............................................................................................................3 Create a Schematic System Layout ................................................................................................6 Special Keying Requirements .........................................................................................................7 Master Key Systems Capacity ........................................................................................................7 Cross Keying.....................................................................................................................................7 Design Your System - Keying Conference Preparation ................................................................9 Design Your System - Security Objectives ..................................................................................10 Design Your System - Planning.....................................................................................................11 Design Your System - Assign Key Symbols ................................................................................13 Appendix 1 Example of Preliminary System Schematic ..........................................................14 Appendix 3 Example of Keying Conference Agenda ...............................................................16 References.......................................................................................................................................17

Introduction
This Master Key System Design Guide was developed to assist client end users and contractors in the planning and development of master key systems on commercial structures. This guide does not supersede or override any contract document including but not limited to the design basis or hardware specification. This document is intended as guidance only and reflects industry best practice, and if followed, should assist in the smooth development of a keying strategy.

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Planning the Master Key System

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Master Key System Levels

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Master Key System Levels


The Door & Hardware Institute (DHI) has developed an industry standard Alpha/Numeric coding system to formalize the process of assigning key codes in the development of master key systems. The lock manufacturers use these codes to then develop the actual key system bitting codes to key the cylinders and cut the keys. The chart shows the division of a master key system into hierarchies of access. The standard key coding system has been expanded to include key symbols for systems of more than four levels of keying. Note the unique coding for a Two Level System. The key symbols are explained in the next section.

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Key Symbols

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Create a Schematic System Layout


After a review of the floor plan, door schedule, and functional use, a schematic is developed indicating an initial system layout. All systems vary. The first example shows the intent of a level three (GMK) system. The second example is a four level system (GGMK) without the functional use descriptions.

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Special Keying Requirements


There are additional symbols used for special keying requirements.

Master Key Systems Capacity

Cross Keying

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Cross Keying

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Design Your System - Keying Conference Preparation


The keying conference is a workshop where the key people confer about the design of the key system. The key people consult together, compare opinions, and carry on a discussion for the purpose of designing a system that meets the needs of the owner as well as allowing for proper manufacture of the key system. A successful keying conference depends on having the relevant people and building information on hand for the type of facility that is being Master keyed.

Relevant People: Locking System Supplier representative (required) Building Owner representative (required) Locking System Manufacturer representative General Contractor representative Architect representative Tenant representative(s) Building Information: Full Size Architectural Floor Plans Architectural Door Schedule Original Finish Hardware Specification Approved Finish Hardware Schedule Submittal

Other Relevant Information: Locking System Supplier initial keying structure proposal schematic Manufacturers Lock Function Chart Key System Schematic Worksheet Key Conference Worksheet

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Appendix 1 Example of Preliminary System Schematic

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Appendix 2 Example of Key Conference Worksheet


Special Keying Requirement Notes:

MASTER AREA OR DEPT LIST DOORS IN KA GROUPS KEYSET QTY

MASTER AREA OR DEPT LIST DOORS IN KA GROUPS KEYSET QTY

Special Keying Instructions:

Special Keying Instructions:

MASTER AREA OR DEPT LIST DOORS IN KA GROUPS KEYSET QTY

MASTER AREA OR DEPT LIST DOORS IN KA GROUPS KEYSET QTY

Special Keying Instructions:

Special Keying Instructions:

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Appendix 3 Example of Keying Conference Agenda


From: Location: Date: Start time: End time: Key People: Keying Meeting Planner Conference Room One week from today 1:00 PM 3:00 PM

Locking System Supplier representative (required) Building Owner representative (required) Locking System Manufacturer representative General Contractor representative Architect representative Tenant representative(s)

Building Information: Full Size Architectural Floor Plans Architectural Door Schedule Original Finish Hardware Specification Approved Finish Hardware Schedule Submittal Manufacturers Lock Function Chart Other Information: Manufacturers Lock Function Chart Key System Schematic Worksheet Key Conference Work Sheet Item 1 Locking System Supplier Schematic Explain initial keying structure proposal o Recommendation based on initial plan review Owner Representative explain plans for building use Redefine Schematic based on owner input Owner Representative work in conjunction with Lock System Supplier to define general areas for MKs and specific direction for keysets Note special keying requirements using worksheet Assign Key Symbols on select openings

Item 2

Item 3

Note: The information gained through this conference provides enough information to the Locking System Supplier to complete a door by door keying schedule for final Owner review and approval. Upon Owner written approval the key system may be released to manufacturing.

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References ANSI/BHMA A156.28 Assa Abloy Best Access Systems Campbell Hardware, Inc. Recommended Practices for Mechanical Keying Systems (2007) Master Key System Design Guide 2340-001 4/07 (2007). Security B-252 HP804 (2004). Meeting Minute Archives (1923-1965).

Door and Hardware Institute Keying Systems and Nomenclature (1989). Door and Hardware Institute MK-1 Master Keying (1999). Ingersoll Rand Company Cylinders, Keys & Key Control MS-M/P1 (2006).

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