Sargent 8205 BHW Office/ Entry Function Mortise Lockset - Ligature Resistant

The Sargent 8205 BHW is an elite Grade 1 Ligature-Resistant Mortise Lockset specifically engineered for high-risk behavioral health environments, psychiatric hospitals, and correctional facilities. Built upon the industry-leading Sargent 8200 Series chassis, this lockset provides the highest level of physical security while prioritizing patient safety. The BHW trim features specialized sloped surfaces and a tapered design to minimize potential attachment points, making it an essential component for any comprehensive suicide prevention strategy in clinical office and entry applications.

Professional Office & Entry Function (ANSI F04)

The 8205 function is designed for staff offices or entry points within a behavioral health unit that require versatile locking options to maintain security without compromising patient safety.

• Dual Locking Control: The outside lever is made operative (unlocked) or rigid (locked) by the interior thumbturn or by a physical key from the exterior.
  
• Keyed Entry: When the exterior lever is locked, entry can only be gained by using a physical key in the LA Keyway cylinder to retract the latchbolt.
• Immediate Safe Egress: To ensure compliance with Life Safety codes, the inside lever is always free. This allows staff or occupants to exit the room instantly at any time without the use of a key or special knowledge.
  
• Deadlocking Latchbolt: Features a 3/4" throw stainless steel latchbolt with an auxiliary deadlatch that prevents "shimming" or unauthorized manipulation of the latch when the door is closed.
  

Specialized BHW Ligature-Resistant Trim

The BHW trim is the flagship of the Sargent Behavioral Health Series, designed to balance a therapeutic "normative" aesthetic with rigorous safety standards.

• Sloped & Tapered Surfaces: All components of the BHW lever and escutcheon are tapered to prevent the looping of cords, bedsheets, or other materials, significantly reducing the risk of ligature-related incidents.
  
• Integrated Lever & Escutcheon: The unique integrated design eliminates gaps between the lever and the rose/escutcheon where strings or small items could be wedged.
  
• Extreme Durability: The 8200 Series lockbody far surpasses ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1 requirements, tested to over 14 million cycles to withstand the most abusive healthcare environments.
  
• High-Security Fasteners: Supplied with Torx® security screws to prevent unauthorized tampering or removal of the hardware by patients.
  

Key Product Features

• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 & Security Grade 1: The most robust mechanical rating available in the industry for mortise hardware.
  
• Behavioral Health Optimized: Specifically designed to minimize ligature points in psychiatric and institutional settings.
• Sargent LA Keyway: Includes a 6-pin brass cylinder in the standard LA Keyway, compatible with existing Sargent master key systems.
  
• Fire-Rated Safety: UL/cUL Listed for use on 3-hour fire-rated doors, ensuring the integrity of fire barriers in hospital corridors.
  
• Vandal-Resistant Chassis: Constructed with a 12-gauge heavy-duty wrought steel lock case that is zinc dichromate plated for maximum corrosion resistance.
• ADA Compliant: The BHW lever design provides easy operation for staff while maintaining its safety-first profile.

Technical Specifications

Ordering & Installation Information

The Sargent 8205 BHW is a handed product, meaning the direction of the door swing must be specified at the time of order to ensure the ligature-resistant slopes are oriented correctly. It is designed to fit standard mortise door preparations, making it an ideal choice for both new construction and retrofitting existing facilities to meet modern safety standards.

Special Note: The door handing information is needed upon order placement. If you are unsure of the handing of your door, please compare the picture below to your opening for clarification.

Ideal Applications

• Nurse Stations & Administrative Offices: Securing professional spaces within a psychiatric ward.
• Treatment Rooms: Providing staff with keyed control and interior thumbturn privacy.
• Behavioral Health Suites: Upgrading entry doors to meet current safety and ligature-resistant guidelines.
• VA Medical Centers: High-security, tamper-resistant locking for specialized healthcare zones.