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bobble

2 hours, 3 shops, lots of side by side comparisons and I cannot find a lock to replace this that will fit the door as it is currently. Apparently it's chub who put the key in a different place to everyone else. So I think I'll need to just drill a big hole in the door until I get a new front door

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Howard in reply to @bobble

If / when you do update the door it’s worth digging in to the regs on entrance doors in flats - they have to meet a fairly high standard (understandably) for fire resistance and provide an effective smoke seal / barrier.

So replacing it and the frame will cost more than you think.

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bobble in reply to @Howard

Thanks will do! Lock guy said on the phone having something you need a key to open from the inside above ground floor doesn't meet regs (mine)

Shame that writes off using a Victorian door

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