PDQ MR276, J Series Grade 1 Extra Heavy Duty Privacy w/Indicator Mortise Lock

The PDQ MR276 is a Grade 1 extra-heavy-duty privacy with indicator mortise lock from PDQ's MR Series, built for single-occupancy restrooms, healthcare exam rooms, accessible stalls, and hospitality applications where a corridor-visible occupied/vacant indicator is required by code or specification. The MR276 uses ANSI F22 with indicator function: the inside thumbturn locks and unlocks the outside lever, and an indicator on the outside of the door displays room status to people in the corridor without them needing to touch the lever. It belongs to the PDQ MR J Series under PDQ MR Series within Mortise Locks and Commercial Locks.

What does the PDQ MR276 privacy with indicator mortise lock do?

The latchbolt retracts by lever from either side under normal unoccupied conditions. The inside thumbturn locks the outside lever when the room is occupied and unlocks it when vacant. The outside indicator simultaneously displays the occupancy status in the corridor, so building occupants can see whether the room is in use without trying the lever. Emergency outside access uses a coin turn. Closing the door or rotating the inside lever automatically unlocks the outside lever and resets the indicator. This function makes the MR276 the correct specification for compliant single-occupancy restrooms under IPC standards, accessible facility requirements under ICC/ANSI 117.1, healthcare exam room entries, and hospitality hotel room openings.

What does the trim code BJSJ mean on the PDQ MR276?

PDQ trim codes identify the lever style, series, and rose combination in a short string. BJSJ breaks down as: B = BSN lever style (solid lever); J = J Series trim (stainless steel escutcheon and lever); SJ = SJ round rose. The same logic applies across all configurations on this page. The first letter is the lever: P = PHL, C = CHI, D = DAL, M = MIA, O = ORL, T = MEM. The series and escutcheon code: JEJ = J Series EJ escutcheon; JEW = J Series EW wide escutcheon; JSJ = J Series SJ round rose. If your project spec sheet or purchase order lists a PDQ trim code directly, decode it using this pattern to confirm the correct configuration before ordering.

What is the difference between the PDQ MR276 and the MR176 privacy mortise lock?

The MR176 is the standard F21 privacy mortise lock: thumbturn inside locks and unlocks the outside lever, coin turn for emergency outside access. The MR276 adds the outside occupied/vacant indicator that the MR176 does not have. The indicator is required by code for single-occupancy restrooms in most jurisdictions and is increasingly required for accessible facility compliance under ICC/ANSI 117.1. If your application does not require a corridor-visible occupancy indicator, the MR176 is the lower-cost specification. If code, spec, or accessible design requirements call for an indicator, the MR276 is the correct product. Neither is field-convertible between functions.

What certifications does the PDQ MR276 carry for healthcare and government projects?

UL/CUL 10C listed for 3-hour fire ratings on single doors up to 4'x8'. Certified to ANSI/BHMA 156.13-2005 Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade 1. Florida Building Code HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) listed, FL21376. ADA compliant and ICC/ANSI 117.1 certified. Wide escutcheon trim complies with UFGS 08 71 00 (August 2008) for federal government projects. Meets Federal Specification FF-H-106C. Assembled in the USA and compliant with the Buy American Act. Antimicrobial coating is available on 626 and 630 finishes for healthcare and food-service environments.

Specifications

SKU: MR276J. Function: ANSI F22 Privacy w/Indicator. Case: 12-gauge cold rolled steel, dichromated. Latchbolt: 3/4" investment cast stainless steel, anti-friction. Door thickness: 1-3/4" standard; 2" and 2-1/4" special order. Backset: 2-3/4". Certifications: ANSI/BHMA 156.13-2005 Grade 1, UL/CUL 10C 3-hr, ADA/ICC-ANSI 117.1, HVHZ FL21376, Federal Spec FF-H-106C. Handing: Field reversible; specify handing for strike. Cycle rating: 12x BHMA Grade 1 minimum. Origin: Assembled in the USA. Warranty: Lifetime Limited.