Schlage ALX44 Grade 2 Commercial Hospital Privacy Lever Lock

Schlage ALX44 Grade 2 Commercial Hospital Privacy Lever Lock

The Schlage ALX44 is a heavy-duty hospital privacy lever lock built for commercial applications where reliable, code-compliant privacy is required — ideal for restrooms, exam rooms, and patient areas. The ALX Series features a single patent-pending chassis that supports most functions and all cylinder applications, delivering flexibility without sacrificing security.

Function:

• No key required — emergency turn-button outside; push-button inside; spring latch
• Inside push button locks outside lever
• Turn inside lever or close door to release button and prevent lock-out
• Outside turn-button provides emergency access
• Inside lever always free for immediate egress

Certifications & Compliance:

• ANSI/BHMA: Certified A156.2-2011 Series 4000, Grade 2 — exceeds standard for lever and spindle strength
• ADA: Complies with ICC A117.1 for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
• UL/cUL Listed: A label single fire door 4'×8' or 4'×10' 3-hour; pair doors 8'×8' 3-hour; 8'×10' 90-minute
• UL 437: Optional UL listed high-security cylinders available
• CA Fire Code: Compliant levers with return to door of ½" or less (Boardwalk, Longitude, Omega, Rhodes, Saturn, Sparta, Tubular)
• FL Building Code: Meets ASTM E330, E1886, E1996 and Miami-Dade hurricane requirements
• Federal: Meets FF-H-106C Series 161

Specifications:

• Material: Steel, zinc dichromated for corrosion resistance
• Door Thickness: 1⅜" to 1¾" (standard)
• Handing: Non-handed
• Levers: Pressure cast zinc, plated to match finish
• Roses: Wrought brass, bronze, or zinc plated to match finish
• Backset: 2¾" standard; 2⅜" available
• Faceplate: 1⅛" × 2¼" square corners
• Latch: ⅞" bolt diameter, up to 1" housing diameter, ½" throw in stainless steel
• Strike: ANSI Curved Lip 1¼" × 4⅞" × 1³⁄₁₆"