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EAC

abb. electronic access control

edge-bore

n. a hole drilled into the edge of a door where a bored or interconnected lockset is to be installed

edge pull

n. a handle mounted on, or in, the edge of a sliding or pocket door for gripping to pull the door closed

educational occupancy

n. those buildings or areas which are designated as places for education purposes according to life safety or building codes

effective plug diameter

n. the dimension obtained by adding the root depth of a key cut to the length of its corresponding bottom pin which establishes a perfect shear line. This will not necessarily be the same as the actual plug diameter.

effective throw

n. the distance a deadlatch remains projected when the guard bolt has been engaged and end pressure is applied to the latch

EIA

abb. Electronics Industry Association

ejector hole

n. a hole found on the bottom of certain interchangeable cores under each pin chamber. It provides a path for the ejector pin.

ejector pin

n. a tool used to drive all the elements of a pin chamber out of certain interchangeable cores

elbow catch

n. an "L" shaped latching mechanism typically mounted to the inside of the inactive leaf of a pair of cabinet doors

electric strike

n. an electro-mechanical strike, which secures or releases the latch via applied current

electrified lockset

n. a lock which is controlled electrically

electronic access control

n. access control that uses electricity

emergency code

n. in an electronic lock, a factory-set or user-set code or combination that will open the lock a predetermined number of times

emergency escape mechanism
n. an exit device for a vault

 

emergency key

n. the key which operates a privacy function lockset

emergency master key

n. a special master key which usually operates all guestroom locks in a hotel master key system at all times, even in the shut out mode. This key may also act as a shut out key.

EMK

abb. emergency master key

end cap

n. the cover typically used on the hinge side edge of many touch bar exit devices

end ward

n. a ward which prevents complete insertion and/or rotation of an incorrect key by forming an obstruction to the end of the key

end ward cut

n. any cut made into a key to bypass an end ward

ENG

abb. engineer's key

engineer's key

n. a selective master key which is used by maintenance personnel to operate many locks under different master keys in a system of three or more levels of keying

entrapment key

n. a key designed to be captured by a cylinder after insertion

entry/exit delay

n. an alarm or access control feature which allows a specific time lapse between the activation of a switch and the activation of a secondary component

ERD

abb. external relocking device 

escutcheon

n. a surface mounted trim which enhances the appearance and/or security of a lock installation

espagnolette

n. a top and bottom locking system with hooks at either end which rotate to draw a door or window fully closed

exit alarm

n. an annunciator that signals the opening of an exit door

exit device

n. a door lock/latch mechanism which releases in the direction of exit travel via a bar or panel extending across the major width of the door

exit door

n. 1. a door which has no provision for ingress, 2. a door which fills some or all the code requirement for safe egress of the occupant load from a building or portion of a building

exit only

adj. refers to hardware designed to secure an opening in such a way as to permit exit at all times but prevent entry at all times

exit travel, direction of

n. the way occupants are expected to move to get out of a building or a portion of a building

expansion specification

n. a requirement for bittings to be planned beyond the immediate needs of a keying system

exploratory cut

n. a cut made during impressioning to stop a tumbler from marking

extended lip strike

n. a strike with a (usually curved) leading edge that protrudes to or beyond the edge of the jamb

extension flush bolt

n. a flush bolt that has a separate escutcheon and faceplate

extension link

n. a device which is used to extend the backset of a spring latch or dead latch

external relocking device
n. a device outside the lock case that prevents the safe door from being opened after attack, two types are typically used, active and passive 

extractor key
n. a tool which normally removes a portion of a two-piece key or blocking device from a keyway