Passage Set

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Passage Set

What is Passage Set?

A door hardware set that allows free passage without locking mechanisms, typically used for hallways, closets, and interior doors.

Description

A passage set is a type of door hardware that allows free passage through a doorway without any locking mechanisms, featuring door handles or knobs on both sides of the door that operate a latch mechanism for opening and closing but do not include locks or privacy functions. These hardware sets are designed for interior doors where security or privacy is not required, such as hallways, closets, pantries, and other areas where the primary function is simply to keep the door closed while allowing easy access from either side. Passage sets are essential components in residential and commercial construction where functional door operation is needed without the complexity or cost of locking hardware.

Passage sets are commonly used in various interior applications including hallway doors that separate different areas of a building but don’t require privacy or security, closet doors for bedrooms, linen closets, and storage areas where easy access is important, pantry and utility room doors that need to stay closed but allow frequent access, interior doors in open floor plans where privacy is not a concern, and commercial applications such as conference rooms, break rooms, and other spaces that don’t require locking capability. The selection of passage sets depends on the door type, architectural style, and functional requirements of the specific application.

The components and construction of passage sets include door handles or knobs on both sides of the door that provide grip and operation, a latch mechanism that extends into the door frame to keep the door closed, a spindle or connecting rod that transfers motion from the handle to the latch, mounting hardware including screws and plates that secure the set to the door, and decorative trim or escutcheon plates that cover the mounting holes and provide finished appearance. Quality passage sets feature durable materials, smooth operation, and consistent performance over time.

FAQs

  • What is a passage set?

    A passage set is door hardware that allows free passage through a doorway without any locking mechanisms, featuring handles on both sides that operate a latch.

  • Where are passage sets typically used?

    Passage sets are used on interior doors like hallways, closets, pantries, and other areas where privacy or security is not required.

  • What’s the difference between a passage set and a privacy set?

    Passage sets have no locking mechanism, while privacy sets include a lock or latch that can be engaged from one side for privacy.

  • Can passage sets be used on exterior doors?

    Passage sets are not recommended for exterior doors as they provide no security; exterior doors should use entry or deadbolt locks.

  • How do you install a passage set?

    Installation involves drilling holes in the door for the latch and handle, mortising for the latch plate, and preparing the frame with a strike plate.

  • What door preparation is needed for passage sets?

    Standard preparation includes a 2-1/8 inch hole for the handle and a 1 inch hole for the latch, plus mortising for plates.

  • Do passage sets come in different grades?

    Yes, passage sets are available in residential, light commercial, and heavy commercial grades based on ANSI/BHMA standards for durability and performance.

Fun Fact

Fun Fact: The modern passage set design evolved from medieval door latches, but the standardized hole spacing and dimensions used today were established in the 1950s to ensure interchangeability between different manufacturers’ hardware.

CSI Code

08 71 00

NAHB Code

870