ALOA ICRL case studies
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The ICRL is an institutional locksmithing and security-hardware credential. It is intended for technicians and facility security staff who install, service and administer locking hardware in institutional settings - schools, hospitals, government buildings, campuses and multi-tenant facilities - rather than in purely residential or automotive work. The exam blueprint is organized into four equally weighted domains: institutional door hardware and locking devices; master keying and key control systems; electrified hardware, access control and the life-safety interface; and codes, standards, specifications and facility security administration. Questions are multiple choice. The ALOA ICRL case studies are 5 cases and about 2,813 words.
1Behavioral Health Unit Door Hardware Retrofit
A 28-bed inpatient behavioral health unit is being renovated inside an existing acute-care hospital. The corridor has 22 patient-room doors with standard Grade 1 cylindrical lever locksets, hydraulic closers, and hollow-metal frames.
599 words, about 3 min2Campus Grand Master Key Compromise During Construction
A university has 12 buildings, 4,800 keyed cylinders, and a six-level master key system. The grand master key opens every exterior and office door.
582 words, about 3 min3Stairwell Door Mag Lock in a 14-Story Office Tower
A 14-story office tower has a tenant-floor door into an enclosed exit stair. The door is fire-rated, self-closing, and has a card reader added by a tenant.
562 words, about 3 min4School Vestibule Lockdown and Fire Alarm Interface
A K-8 school with 1,100 students plans a secure vestibule at the main entrance. The consultant specifies a remote-controlled electromagnetic lock on the interior vestibule door, a lockdown button at the office, and a fire alarm connection to release the lock.
585 words, about 3 min5Hospital Key Control After Department Turnover
A 350-bed hospital has a manual key cabinet in the security office. The cabinet contains 1,850 keys on hooks, indexed by department.
485 words, about 2 min