Door Knobs

[MyAngels]

I don't know what brand they are as they've been on my doors longer than I've owned my house, but my exterior knobs can be locked so you can't enter the house from the outside without a key, but they can still be opened from the inside, even when they are locked. It took us 6 months before we stopped locking ourselves out of the house after we moved in ::.

Sorry, not much help in your search, but they do exist (at least they did 25 years ago).

[Michael]

HI Country Road

can you elaborate more on this??? I just keep one of those door knob cover things on the door going outside so I don't have any escapees

The panic proof entry lockset is designed to provide a means for the residents to always open the door from the inside - even without the key. Turning the knob or handle will allow for a quick exit in the case of an emergency. ... So it can create an emergency situation.

[hwichlaz]

Single action knobs are required for fire clearance in Large Family Child Care Homes in California. It's stupid...you end up putting a gate around the door to keep the kids from using them, LOLOL. But whatever makes the fire marshal happy right? They are usually lever style knobs. If you look at the level knobs at lowe's or home depot you'll find that most of them fit the bill.