5 years ago

Side or Rear Entrance

1. Is the door itself constructed of metal or solid wood?
2. Is the door frame strong and tight enough to prevent forcing or
spreading?
3. Are the door hinges protected from removal from the outside?
4. Are windows in or near the door more than 40 inches from the
locks?
5. Is the door secured by a double-cylinder deadbolt lock with a
minimum one-inch throw?
6. Is the door kept locked at all times?
7. Are strikes and strike plates properly installed with three-inch
screws?
8. Is any mail slot, delivery port or pet entrance located so locks
cannot be reached from the exterior?
9. Is the exterior or entrance lit by at least a 40-watt bulb?
10. Is the doorway concealed from the street or neighbors’ view (for
example, by a porch, fence, or landscaping)?
11. Is there a screen or storm door with an adequate lock?
12. If the door is a sliding glass door, is the sliding panel secured to
prevent someone from lifting it out of the track?
13. Is a security bar or key-operated lock used on the sliding glass
door?