Master Key Systems

Northside Locksmiths has over 30-years experience designing and installing Key Systems. Whether you have 5 doors or 5000, we can tailor a system to meet your needs.

If you hate feeling like the Prison Warden with a huge key ring filled with keys but you still want to restrict access to various parts of your building/complex, then you need a Northside Locksmiths Master Key System.

If you need to control who can get duplicate copies of your keys, then you'll want a Northside Locksmiths Restricted Keying System.

Email us for more information on how master keying can help you control access within you building/complex,  or organize an on-site inspection.

What is a Master Key System?

The term Master Keying refers to a system of keying that enables keys to operate some locks, but not others, within a building/complex.

The example in Diagram 1 shows a simple master key system consisting of a Master Key and 3-Individual Keys.

The Manager, who has the master key, needs access to all three meeting rooms. Other staff are issued one of three individual keys depending on their area of employment, namely Sales, Accounts and Marketing.

The rooms each staff member can access, depends on the key they have been issued. Normally each staff member would have access to a common door, such as the main front door (not shown in Diagram 1). A summary of access points is listed in Table 1 below.

Diagram 1: Simple Master Key System
Table 1: Access Summary
Area/Door/User Front Door Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
Manager Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sales Yes Yes No No
Accounts Yes No Yes No
Marketing Yes No No Yes

Who Needs a Master Key System?

A Master Key system can provide benefits for many individuals and businesses.  Landlords can install a master key system to restrict access to various rooms in a rental property.  Bosses can restrict access to sensitive areas of their business premises.

In-fact there are millions of reasons to install a master key system Now!  Why carry around all those keys, when Northside Locksmiths can install a simple master keys system today?

Can I Restrict Key Duplication?

For even greater access control and security, Master Key Systems can be installed using Restricted Keying components.  This helps stop unauthorized key duplication by your friends or staff.

See our Restricted Keying section for more information.

How Much Does it Cost?

The cost of a master key system will depend on several factors some of which are listed below.

The size and complexity of your system, will determine the final cost, however as a guide a simple system may cost as little as $25 per door.

That's a small price to pay for the extra security and convenience of have a master key system.