Automatic Door Locks: Unlocking Potential or Opening a Can of Worms Automatic Door Locks: Unlocking Potential or Opening a Can of Worms? Rachel Morley

The Churches Conservation Trust National charity saving historic churches Founded 1969 350 English churches Mostly Grade I and II* 2 million visitors 1,700 volunteers 60 staff 1,000 years of history 3rd largest heritage estate in charitable ownership

Open Doors Policy Enjoyed, understood and used Open 364 days a year ~ opened and locked daily - ~ installation of a timed automatic door lock

Open Doors Policy Visitor numbers Income Security Funder/sponsor expectations

Automatic Door Locks Various types available Electro-magnetic bolt or shear Precise alignment between lock and catch-plate May require adjustments, which may require Faculty

Ecclesiastical Insurance If it can fail, it will Easily overcome No indication of failure

Our Experience Installation cost and impact on the fabric ~ cabling, modifications, etc. Running costs Unreliable Fails open Neglect