Lockwood 1815 Square End Plate - Privacy Indicating Turn
The Lockwood 1815 is a square end plate from the Lockwood 1800 Series brass plate furniture range featuring a privacy indicating turn function. It is designed for use on privacy doors in commercial and institutional environments such as amenities, change rooms and private-use areas.
This product is plate furniture only and must be paired with the appropriate compatible mortice lock or latch configuration to suit the door and application.
Key Features
- Square end brass plate design with bevelled edges.
- Integrated privacy indicator and internal turn snib.
- Provides visual occupied / vacant indication.
- Internal thumb turn operation.
- Designed for use in privacy applications such as amenities and change rooms.
- Back-to-back plate format (external emergency release configuration dependent on selected function).
- Non-handed plate design.
- 1800 Series lever sets tested to D8 durability (500,000 cycles) under AS4145.2.
- 25 Year Mechanical Warranty.
Fire Rated
- 1800 Series plate furniture has been successfully tested up to 4 hours with a fire rated Lockwood mortice lock.
- Tested in accordance with AS1905.1 - Fire Resistant Doorsets.
- Fire performance depends on the complete doorset and lock configuration.
Specifications
- Brand: Lockwood
- Series: 1800 Series - Square End Brass Plate Furniture
- Item Code: 1815
- Plate Type: Square end plate
- Function: Privacy indicating turn
- Plate Dimensions: 166 mm (H) x 48 mm (W) x 12 mm (projection)
- Material: Brass
- Door Thickness (standard fixing pack): 32 mm to 45 mm
- Fixing: Back-to-back plate mounting
- Handing: Non-handed plate
- Durability (series testing): D8 (500,000 cycles) under AS4145.2
- Fire Testing (series testing): Up to 4 hours to AS1905.1 when used with a fire rated Lockwood mortice lock
- Warranty: 25 Year Mechanical Warranty
Available Colour Variants
Polished Brass
1815PB
Satin Chrome
1815SC
Warranty
ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this Lockwood branded product will be free from defects in material and workmanship, including mechanical parts, for 25 years from date of purchase, subject to warranty terms and exclusions.
Download PDF Resources
| Lockwood Plate Door Handles Catalogue | |
| Lockwood 25 Year Mechanical Warranty |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete privacy lock?
No. The 1815 is plate furniture with privacy indicating turn. It must be paired with a compatible mortice lock or latch body.
Does it include an emergency release?
External emergency access configuration depends on the selected internal and lock function combination.
Are the finish options mechanically different?
No. The PB and SC variants are finish options only and do not change the mechanical function.
Additional Information
Privacy indicating plate furniture is commonly specified in Australian commercial fit-outs where clear occupancy indication is required. Confirm compatibility with the selected mortice lock and ensure the full doorset meets any required compliance standards.
1800 / 1900 Series Plates and Functions


Lockwood Warranty Overview
Lockwood branded products are covered by manufacturer warranties issued by ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd. Warranty periods vary depending on product type, mechanical components, electrical elements, and finish category.
This overview summarises the structure of Lockwood warranty coverage. Full terms, exclusions and claim procedures are set out in the official Lockwood Warranty document.
Warranty Periods Summary
Finish Coverage Guide
- Everbrass finishes: up to 25 years against corrosion, tarnishing and discolouration.
- Stainless steel, polished stainless steel, chrome plating and anodised finishes: typically up to 10 years.
- Decorative finishes including Antique Copper, Architectural Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Aged Brass, Polished Brass, Satin Brass and related variants: typically up to 2 years against corrosion.
- Unlacquered brass finishes will naturally age and change appearance over time. This is not considered a defect.
- Tea staining of stainless steel is not covered where cleaning and maintenance have not been followed.
What the Warranty Covers
- Defects in material and workmanship during the applicable warranty period.
- Assessment by ASSA ABLOY to determine repair, replacement with the same or closest equivalent product, or refund of purchase price.
Common Exclusions
- Normal wear and tear.
- Misuse, abuse, accidental damage or use outside published specifications.
- Improper maintenance or failure to follow care instructions.
- Unauthorised modification, repair or use of non-genuine parts.
- Exposure to corrosive environments including coastal air, salt spray, chemicals or pollution.
- Removal, refitment or associated labour charges.
- Products not originally sold in Australia through authorised channels.
Warranty Claim Process
- Retain proof of original purchase.
- Return the product through the original place of purchase where applicable.
- If claiming directly, obtain a case number before returning goods.
- Products must be securely packed and clearly identified.
- Warranty assessment determines repair, replacement or refund.
Australian Consumer Law
Lockwood warranties operate in addition to rights available under the Australian Consumer Law. Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded. Customers may be entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
Where a product fails to meet acceptable quality standards and the failure does not amount to a major failure, the customer is entitled to repair or replacement.