Falcon B101S Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock, Passage/Closet Function

The Falcon B101S is a Grade 2 cylindrical passage lock built for doors that need reliable, everyday operation without locking. As a passage/closet latchset, the B101S operates the latch bolt by lever from either side at all times, with no key and no locking function. It is the right lock for closets, storage rooms, corridors, and any opening that should always be free to push or pull open. Part of Falcon's medium-duty B-Series, it delivers commercial durability at a value price point, which is why it is a common spec in retail, multifamily, industrial, government, and military projects.

What the B101S Passage Function Does

A passage function is the simplest lock type: the lever retracts the latch from both sides, and there is no way to lock the door. That is exactly what you want on a closet, a utility room, or a through-corridor where security is not the goal but a latched, properly closing door is. The B101S carries the ANSI F75 passage/closet designation, so when a spec or door schedule calls for F75, this is the lock that fills it.

Because there is no cylinder or locking mechanism, installation and long-term maintenance are straightforward, and there is nothing for a user to accidentally lock. For high-use interior doors that just need to latch and stay serviceable for years, that simplicity is a feature.

Falcon B101S Specifications

• Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2. Tested to exceed the Grade 2 durability standard.

• Function: Passage/closet, ANSI F75. Latch bolt operated by lever from both sides at all times. No locking.

• Fire rating: UL listed for 3-hour fire door assemblies, A label.

• ADA: Lever design meets ADA accessibility requirements. Solid pressure-cast zinc levers, no inserts, with heavy-duty springs to prevent lever sag.

• Handing: Non-handed, so one lock fits any door orientation and reduces stocking errors.

• Door thickness: 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch standard.

• Backset: 2-3/4 inch standard, with 2-3/8 inch and 5 inch available.

• Construction: Brass or cold-formed steel parts, zinc-plated and dichromated for rust resistance, stainless steel springs. Roses are wrought brass or bronze over through-bolted steel inserts.

• Lever styles: Available in Dane and Quantum, among the most common designs in the industry.

• Finishes: Multiple including satin chrome (626), bright brass (605), oil-rubbed bronze (613), and bright chromium (625).

• Warranty: Backed by Falcon's commercial warranty.

Why Specify the Falcon B-Series

The B-Series is Falcon's answer to the most common spec problem in commercial construction: you need genuine Grade 2 reliability, but cost matters. It hits that target. The non-handed chassis and wide finish and lever range make it easy to standardize across a building, and for keyed functions elsewhere in the series, the interchangeable core option allows fast re-keying compatible with SFIC cores from other manufacturers. For the passage B101S specifically, you get the same tough chassis in the simplest, most maintenance-free configuration.

Order the Falcon B101S from American Locksets

American Locksets stocks the Falcon B-Series from authorized distribution, so every lockset ships with a valid manufacturer warranty. Browse the full commercial locks category for other B-Series functions, finishes, and lever styles.