Disable deadlocking mechanism?

If it is the only exit, then it is the only way in. You can only deadlock it from the outside. But would a person leaving someone inside normally deadlock it? Theoretically possible, not much risk if sensibly managed. I suppose for a couple where one has dementia and is paranoid about locking up, it might not be a good idea.

Surely there's a knob on the inside for deadlocking (and unlocking) on the inside?

Tim

It's not just theoretically possible, it's possible and will happen, and is a hazard. Don't.

NT

No. It's for glass doors (which this isn't). You turn the key on the outside, and it locks the whole mechanism inside the lock. I was just thinking there might be a small lug or something that can be removed inside the lock mechanism that stops this. I've emailed Yale, but it's unlikely they'll help.

Otherwise, I'll have to buy a new lock, which is annoying but not the end of the world.

I thought deadlocks only protected against incoming not outgoing people using it? Mine has a button but however, it does say do not mount near an easy to break window or panel.

Brian

Not much use with a glass panel? Surely a deadlock means my nature it cannot be opened without a key?

Well *one* almost perfect solution would be to ensure there is only single key available, attached to a large tag saying "Do Not Deadlock If Someone is Inside". With a backup, not being used, hung somewhere like inside an airing cupboard, with an equally large tag.