Schlage ND44S-BRK Cylindrical Hospital Privacy Lockset, Boardwalk Lever, Non-Keyed, 2-3/4 Inch Backset, 4-7/8 Inch Strike, Grade 1, Non-Handed

The Schlage ND44S-BRK is a Grade 1 cylindrical hospital privacy lockset designed for healthcare environments where controlled access and quick emergency entry are essential. Fitted with the Boardwalk (BRK) lever, this non-keyed lock lets occupants secure a room from the inside while still allowing staff to enter using the exterior thumbturn during emergencies. Built on Schlage's rugged ND Series platform, it delivers dependable durability for high-traffic institutional openings such as patient rooms, exam areas, and restrooms. With a 2-3/4 inch backset, a 4-7/8 inch strike, and a non-handed design, it installs easily on a wide range of standard commercial doors while meeting strict ANSI/BHMA performance requirements.

Features

• Hospital privacy function allows inside locking with exterior emergency access via thumbturn.
• Boardwalk (BRK) lever provides a clean, contemporary look suited to modern interiors.
• Non-keyed design keeps operation simple in patient-care and privacy settings.
• Grade 1 certification for the highest level of commercial durability.
• Non-handed construction simplifies ordering and installation.
• Standard 2-3/4 inch backset with a 4-7/8 inch strike for common commercial door prep.

Functional Details

The hospital privacy function secures the door from the inside using a thumbturn, while the outside lever remains locked. In an emergency, staff can gain entry by rotating the exterior emergency thumbturn to release the lock, ensuring occupant safety without a key.

• Hospital Privacy Lock (ND44S): Outside lever locked by rotating turnbutton on inside. Turnbutton can be released by rotating outside turnbutton or by closing door.

Arm Type Details

This lockset uses the Boardwalk (BRK) lever design, a smooth, contoured lever that returns to a horizontal rest position and provides comfortable, ADA-friendly operation for a wide range of users.