Utah Admin. Code R698-13-6 - Internal Classroom Door Locks

(1) School classrooms and other instructional areas must be locked when occupied by students, except between class periods when students are moving between classrooms or other instructional spaces. Doors unlocked or open for any other reason must be actively staffed by a person standing or seated at the door.
(2) A school shall install an internal lock on each classroom or instructional area door that complies with Section 15A-5-205 of the State Fire Code.
(3) Classroom doors that do not satisfy the requirement in Subsection R698-13-6(2) shall remain locked while school is in session.
(4) Magnets or other methods to circumvent door locks may not be used while school is in session.

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Utah Admin. Code R698-13-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-01, effective 12/23/2024

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