A business lockout doesn't just cost the locksmith fee — it costs employee time, missed customers, and potentially delayed deliveries or services. The good news: most commercial lockouts are entirely preventable with a few simple systems.
Know where every key is at all times. Create a key log — a simple spreadsheet listing every key issued, to whom, and when. Require employees to sign for keys. Conduct quarterly audits to verify all keys are accounted for.
Eliminating physical keys eliminates the lockout risk from lost keys. Keypads cost $50–$200 and allow instant code changes. Keycard systems add access logging. Either option dramatically reduces lockout incidents.
Always have at least two authorized key holders. Stagger their schedules so one is always available during business hours. Store a master key in a secure combination lockbox accessible only to owners or designated managers.
A weather-resistant combination lockbox mounted in a non-obvious location provides emergency access without compromising security. Change the combination quarterly and whenever the access list changes.
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