The Schlage 35-102 is the OEM emergency key blank for the Schlage Classic conventional key system - standard bow, embossed both sides, notched for all ward positions - sold in a 50-pack. The keyway suffix determines compatibility: 35-102-C is the C Keyway version, 35-102-E is E Keyway, and 35-102-F is F Keyway. Specify the keyway that matches the installed Schlage lock system when ordering. The material is nickel silver. Alternate part number from the official Allegion catalog is 118069.

The 35-102 is a blank - it is not a pre-cut key. These blanks require cutting by a qualified locksmith to the specific emergency bitting for the installed lock system before use.

What the Schlage Emergency Key Does

The emergency key in the Schlage Classic conventional lock system is a specific key type that can override the lockout function on hotel and privacy locks - functions where the inside occupant has engaged a privacy or "do not disturb" lockout that prevents normal key access from outside. When that lockout is active, standard operating keys - including housekeeping keys and pass keys - will not retract the outside lever or cylinder. The emergency key is designed to bypass that condition and allow authorized outside entry when genuine need requires it.

"Notched for all ward positions" is the technical specification that makes this possible. Ward positions are the cutouts in the key profile that allow the key blade to pass ward obstructions inside the lock housing. A standard operating key is cut only for the ward positions relevant to its function. The emergency key blank is notched to clear all ward positions - so when cut to the emergency bitting, it can enter and engage the lock's emergency override mechanism regardless of the specific ward configuration. This is what separates the 35-102 emergency key from a standard 35-100 five-pin key blank.

Schlage 35-102 vs Comparable Key Types in the Classic Family

The Schlage Classic conventional key catalog has distinct key types for different purposes. Understanding the differences prevents ordering errors:

35-100 = Standard bow, embossed, 5-pin key blank. This is the regular operating key blank cut to individual bitting codes for specific locks. It is NOT notched for all ward positions.

35-102 (this product) = Standard bow, embossed, notched for all ward positions, emergency key blank. Used for emergency override of hotel/privacy lockout functions. Requires cutting to emergency bitting.

48-102 = Pre-cut emergency key. The emergency bitting is already cut - this is the finished key, not a blank. When cut keys are required rather than blanks, 48-102 applies.

49-102 = Emergency master key, standard bow, embossed, notched for all ward positions. The master key hierarchy version of the emergency function.

35-076 = Standard bow, unembossed - the control key blank for IC (Interchangeable Core) core removal and insertion. This is a completely different function from the 35-102.

Schlage Emergency Key Blank: Why the 50-Pack Format

The 50-pack format is standard for commercial key blank ordering. Facilities with large inventories of Schlage hotel function locks - hospitality properties, hospital patient room floors, dormitory buildings, extended stay accommodations - need emergency key blanks available for cutting and distributing to authorized supervisory personnel. A building with 200 hotel function locks may need emergency keys cut for multiple housekeeping supervisors, security staff, and duty managers.

Ordering 50-packs reduces the per-unit cost and ensures ongoing stock for new emergency key cutting as staff changes over time. The 35-102 blank is cut by the facility's locksmith or lock vendor to the specific emergency bitting code registered for that property.