Privacy needs more than a switch.
A wave-to-lock device requests a change in privacy state through the specified controller and locking hardware. Its behaviour depends on the selected system, door position information and configuration. The user should be able to understand whether the room is available or occupied without relying on a generic assumed sequence.
Wave-to-Lock Washroom Privacy Controls: at a glance
- A privacy request is different from a request for assistance.
- The lock and indicators depend on controller configuration.
- Include authorized override in the project discussion.
Know what the work involves.
What we assess
- Door position input and privacy-control logic
- Visual or audible feedback and accessible identification
- Exit operation, override and power-loss behaviour
- Coordination with the existing operator and lock
Scope & coordination
The proposal should identify the controller, activation devices, lock interface and indicators, and explain the intended behaviour in ordinary use and exceptional conditions. Review safe egress and any emergency access arrangement with the appropriate professionals before installation.
What to share with us
Describe the present privacy problem: confusing indicators, accidental activation, failed locking or a fully manual arrangement. Include the controller and lock model numbers if known. Do not share access codes or security credentials.
Can a wave-to-lock switch be added to any washroom?
Not automatically. The controller, lock, door-position feedback and exit arrangement must support the intended function.
Coordinate the locking hardware
The privacy control needs an appropriate controller and locking arrangement, with project-specific exit and override behaviour.
