As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance campus safety and emergency preparedness, UNLV is installing automatic door-locking systems in buildings across our campuses. The project is taking place in phases. Phase 1, which included installing approximately 200 automatic lock buttons near entry doors in select classrooms and labs, concluded in August 2025.
The second and final phase is currently underway. It includes installing more than 200 additional automatic lock buttons near entry doors in select classrooms and class labs.
Phase 2: September 2025 - January 2026
Buildings in Phase 2 Include:
- Paul B. Sogg Architecture Building (ARC)
- William D. Carlson Education (CEB)
- Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art (MSM)
- Harry Reid Center (HRC)
- Alta Ham Fine Arts (HFA
- Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS)
- Flora Dungan Humanities (FDH)
- Archie C. Grant Hall (GRA)
- Robert L. Bigelow Physics (BPB)
- William S. Boyd School of Law (BSL)
- Paul McDermott Physical Education Complex (MPE)
- Chemistry Building (CHE)
- Lilly Fong Geoscience (LFG)
- Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center (BMC)
- Bennett Professional Development Center (BDC)
- Thomas and Mack Moot Court (MCB)
- Technology Building (TEC)
- Holbert H. Hendrix Education Auditorium (HEA)
- University Gateway Building (GTW)
- University Auxiliary Building (UAB)
- Campus Resource Center (CRC)
- Dayton Complex (DAY)
- Campus Lab Buildings 1- 3 (CLB)
- Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (CAEO)
- Student Union (SU)
- Tonopah Residence Complex (TON)
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.