May. 21, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance campus safety and emergency preparedness, UNLV will be installing automatic door-locking systems in several buildings across our campuses. The project will take place in phases based on funding availability.

Phase 1 includes installing approximately 200 automatic lock buttons near entry doors in select classrooms and class labs. The standardized location aligns with current “Run, Hide, Fight” protocols and helps occupants easily locate buttons in instruction spaces. The buildings and spaces included in Phase 1 have the existing infrastructure (electronic card readers, wiring, etc.) accessible to support the installation. 

Phase 1: May 27 - Fall 2025 
Buildings in Phase 1 Include: 

  • Advanced Engineering Building (AEB)
  • Carol C. Harter Classroom Building Complex (CHB)
  • Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH)
  • Greenspun Hall (GUA)
  • Hospitality Hall (HOS)
  • John S. Wright Hall (WRI)
  • Juanita Greer White Life Sciences (WHI)
  • Maryland Administrative Building 2 (MAB2)
  • Shadow Lane Campus (SLC)
  • Science and Engineering Building (SEB)
  • Science Teaching Labs (STL)
  • Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex (TBE-A and TBE-B)

Please note that these buildings are not listed in the order in which construction will take place. Building occupants will be notified at least three (3) days before construction begins in their building. 

What to Expect

  • Construction will take place between 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. to minimize disruptions.
  • Spaces will remain accessible during construction. Class relocations are not anticipated. 
  • Temporary signage may be posted in affected areas during installation.
  • Brief access interruptions may occur during hardware upgrades and software updates.

Contact 
Facilities Management Project Manager Kristopher Williams
kristopher.williams@unlv.edu 
(702) 895-3855

 

About Automatic Lock Buttons
Automatic lock buttons are red, wall-mounted push buttons, encased in yellow enclosures with clear plastic covers. When pressed, the buttons will automatically lock designated entry doors following a momentary delay. Doors remain accessible from the exterior to authorized personnel, including first responders, who have a proximity card for the space. Occupants will always be able to exit the room if needed. 

Pushing the automatic lock buttons will not notify the University Police Department. In the event of an emergency, occupants of affected spaces should call 911 from an on-campus phone or 702-895-3669 from a mobile phone to reach university police. 

Operating instructions will be posted next to each button and faculty, staff, and students will be provided with guidelines for how to use them.