Sargent 8204 EE Trim Storeroom or Closet Function Mortise Lockset

Where a clean wall plate rather than a full escutcheon defines the door's face, the Sargent 8200 Series 8204 EE Trim Mortise Lockset delivers exactly the right visual weight. The E Rose (3-1/16" square) paired with the E lever keeps the hardware footprint squared and deliberate — a deliberate choice for corridors, storerooms, and closets where sight lines matter. The 8204 Storeroom or Closet function (ANSI F07) controls the opening simply: entry by key only from the outside, with free egress from the inside at all times. Built to ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade 1, this mechanical mortise lock brings over a century of Sargent engineering to every opening it secures — no electrification, no deadbolt, no complexity that does not belong on a storeroom door.

8204 Storeroom or Closet Function — ANSI F07: Key-Controlled Entry, Always-Free Egress

The 8204 (ANSI F07) is purpose-built for storerooms, closets, and similar controlled-access openings where entry must be restricted to keyholders but exit must never be impeded. The outside trim is locked at all times — there is no thumbturn, no push-button, no holdback. Inside, the lever always retracts the latchbolt freely, keeping egress unconditional.

• Key-Only Outside Entry: Turning a key in the outside cylinder retracts the latchbolt — and only a key will do it. Because the outside trim is locked at all times with no manual override, access is consistently controlled without any additional step by staff.
• Unconditional Inside Egress: The inside lever always retracts the latchbolt, regardless of the outside locked condition. This means occupants can exit freely at any time — a critical safety requirement on any occupied storeroom or closet opening.
• Stainless Steel Auxiliary Deadlatch: The auxiliary deadlatch is stainless steel and non-handed. Once the door closes and the deadlatch engages the strike, it resists latchbolt retraction by credit card or shimming — providing meaningful day-to-day security without any action required by the user.
• Anti-Friction Stainless Latchbolt: The one-piece latchbolt is stainless steel with a 3/4" (19mm) throw and an anti-friction feature. The anti-friction design reduces the force needed to pull the door closed against the strike, which matters on high-traffic openings and contributes to the lock's extraordinary cycle life.

E Rose (3-1/16" square) and E Lever: Refined Rose Trim for the 8204

The EE trim pairs the square E Rose at 3-1/16" with the E lever — a combination that keeps hardware proportionate and visually quiet on the door face. Because the E lever is non-handed, there is no handing selection required for the trim itself, simplifying specification and procurement without any compromise in fit or finish.

• 30-Degree Lever Rotation: Only 30 degrees of lever rotation is required to fully retract the latchbolt. This low-effort, short-arc operation makes the opening easier to use for a wide range of occupants — a practical advantage on doors that see frequent daily use.
• Complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act — Consult Local Authorities: The E lever grip style and the 30-degree operating arc contribute to accessibility. The 8200 Series complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act; however, local authorities should always be consulted to confirm that the specific installation meets applicable requirements.
• Through-Bolted, Interchangeable Trim: Trim, including the E Rose and E lever, is through-bolted and fully interchangeable between rose and escutcheon configurations. This design ensures proper alignment at installation and allows for consistent hardware specification across a project using different trim styles on the same lockbody.
• Lever Springs Inside the Case: The lever return springs are contained inside the lock case rather than in the trim assembly. This simplifies installation — the trim goes on without managing exposed spring components — and keeps the rose profile clean and uninterrupted.

Function (Sargent Catalog)

• Key outside retracts latchbolt
• Trim outside locked at all times
• Trim inside always retracts latchbolt
• Auxiliary deadlatch
• A Multi-Function 8200/7800 Lockbody

Key Product Features

• 16 Million Cycle Verified Durability: The Sargent 8200 Series completed UL cycle testing at 16 million cycles — sixteen times the cycles required by the ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1 standard (Verification ID: V584148). For a storeroom lock cycled many times daily, that margin translates directly into service life.
• ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 — Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade 1: Certified to and exceeding both operational and security Grade 1 with standard trims. Note: LFIC and SFIC cylinder options do not meet Security Grade 1 requirements — specify the LA keyway or LC less-cylinder option where Security Grade 1 must be maintained throughout.
• 12-Gauge Zinc-Dichromate Lock Case with Cold Forged Steel Hubs: The lock case is 12-gauge heavy-duty wrought steel, zinc dichromate plated, at 7/64" (3mm) thickness. The 8200's hubs are cold forged steel — not the sintered iron used in the 7800 line — backed by a heavy-duty wrought steel hub assembly and high-carbon steel spring cartridge.
• UL/cUL 3-Hour Fire Rating and Positive Pressure Compliance: Listed by UL and cUL to US and Canadian standards for A label single (4"×10") and double (8"×10") 3-hour fire doors and all lesser classes. Also meets ANSI/UL 10C Positive Pressure Fire Test requirements. The armored front is stamped with the letter F and UL symbol to confirm listing.
• Cylinder and Keyway Options for This Listing: Four options are offered: LC (Less Cylinder — supply your own); LA Keyway (standard Sargent keyway, masterkey and grand masterkey capable, two nickel silver keys included); 60 (LFIC Less Core); and 70 (SFIC Less Core). LFIC and SFIC options do not meet ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Security Grade 1. The standard cylinder for this trim is brass, size #41 (1-1/8").
• 10-Year Limited Mechanical Warranty: Sargent backs the 8200 Series lockbody with a 10-year limited mechanical warranty. The field-reversible lock body — re-handed without removing parts or opening the case — means installation adjustments do not void or complicate warranty coverage.

Technical Specifications

Ordering & Installation Information

This listing requires a 2-3/4" (70mm) backset — no other backset is available on the 8200 Series mortise body. Door preparation follows ANSI/SDI A250.14 modified per template 7057; a minimum 4-1/2" (114mm) stile width is required, so verify stile dimensions before specifying on narrow-stile doors. The lock is standard for 1-3/4" (44mm) thick doors; the 8200 Series is offered across a range from 1-3/8" to 6" for non-standard door thicknesses — consult factory for those configurations.

The lock body is field reversible — re-handed without opening the lock case — but the E lever trim is non-handed, so no handing selection is needed when ordering trim. Six finishes are available: 626 Satin Chrome, 630 Satin Stainless, 613E Oil Rubbed Bronze Equal, 605 Polished Brass, 612 Satin Bronze, and 625 Polished Chrome. Cylinder options on this listing are LC, LA Keyway, 60 (LFIC Less Core), and 70 (SFIC Less Core). This is a factory order item with a 3–4 week lead time. The broader 8200 Series also offers MicroShield antimicrobial coating, status indicators, ElectroLynx electro-mechanical functions, push/pull ALP trim, and vandalism-deterrent secure-fastener options — all separately specified at the series level.