ASSA ABLOY Accentra nexTouch Interconnected Lock — Grade 2 Deadbolt + Passage Lever for Chicago Panic-Proof Egress

ASSA ABLOY Accentra nexTouch Interconnected Lock

The ASSA ABLOY Accentra nexTouch Interconnected Lock is an ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 electronic interconnected lock from ASSA ABLOY’s Accentra nexTouch family (formerly Yale nexTouch). It combines an electronic deadbolt with a passage lever in one interconnected assembly that delivers panic-proof egress through a single-motion interior operation — the inside lever simultaneously retracts both the latchbolt and the deadbolt, satisfying NFPA 101 and IBC code requirements for residential unit-door egress.

What’s Confirmed by the Official Accentra Spec

These specifications come directly from the manufacturer’s published product page:

• ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certification
• Electronic deadbolt + passage lever combined in a single interconnected assembly
• Single-motion interior egress — both the latchbolt and the deadbolt retract simultaneously when the inside lever is operated, satisfying panic-proof egress code requirements
• Multi-credential support — cards, fobs, mobile credentials, and PIN codes
• Optional Model 202 Strike Box for ANSI Strike available as an accessory
• Backed by ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA

Why Single-Motion Egress Matters

US life-safety code (NFPA 101 / IBC) for residential unit doors requires that occupants can exit using a single motion — without having to turn a separate deadbolt thumb-turn before retracting the latch. Standard electronic deadbolts paired with a separate latch lock fail this requirement; in a fire emergency, every additional motion costs precious seconds.

The nexTouch Interconnected solves this with a mechanical interconnect: rotating the inside lever pulls down both bolts at once. Outside, the lock requires a valid credential (card, fob, mobile, or PIN) to retract the latch — and the deadbolt is electronically controlled.

This makes the Interconnected variant the right pick for:

• Multifamily and senior-living unit doors that must satisfy egress code
• Mixed-use buildings with residential units that require interconnected hardware per local code
• Renovation projects converting older buildings to current code

Where It Sits in the Accentra nexTouch Family

• Sectional Mortise Keypad Lock — for mortise-prep openings
• Cylindrical Keypad Lock (NTB613) — Grade 1, the most common commercial form
• Deadbolt — Grade 2, multifamily / senior living deadbolt-only form
• Interconnected Lock (this page) — Grade 2, deadbolt + passage lever for panic-proof egress
• Keypad Exit Trim — Grade 1 (A156.13 Series 1000), retrofits onto existing exit devices

Where the Accentra nexTouch Interconnected Wins in Chicago

• Multifamily residential unit doors requiring single-motion egress
• Senior living and assisted-living unit doors with panic-proof egress requirements
• Suburban Chicagoland HOA unit doors with deadbolt + passage interconnected hardware
• Student housing and university residential unit doors
• Healthcare residential / behavioral-health facility resident-room doors
• Co-living and short-term rental building unit doors
• Property management portfolio unit-door deployments with code-compliant egress
• Mixed-use buildings with residential unit doors above commercial ground floor
• Hospitality boutique-hotel guest-room interconnected hardware
• Multifamily new-construction and renovation projects with code-driven specs

Local Chicago Coverage

Vidimost installs the ASSA ABLOY Accentra nexTouch Interconnected Lock across the full Chicago metropolitan area for multifamily, senior living, and code-compliant interconnected-hardware deployments.

Note on Brand Naming

ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA is the current brand name for the product line previously sold as Yale Commercial / Yale nexTouch. Yale Commercial rebranded to ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA on June 20, 2023. Product references in legacy specs, drawings, and existing-property nameplates may still use the Yale nexTouch name — this is the same product line.

Recommended Pairings

• Accentra nexTouch Deadbolt — for openings without interconnected egress requirements
• Accentra nexTouch Cylindrical Keypad Lock (NTB613) — for non-residential cylindrical-prep doors
• Accentra nexTouch Sectional Mortise Keypad Lock — for mortise-prep doors
• Accentra nexTouch Keypad Exit Trim — for exit-device upgrades on the same property
• ASSA ABLOY Accentra NTX700 — Accentra cloud gateway for properties standardizing on the platform
• Optional Model 202 Strike Box for ANSI Strike (Accentra accessory)

Professional Installation by Vidimost

Vidimost LLC installs the ASSA ABLOY Accentra nexTouch Interconnected Lock across Chicago for multifamily, senior living, healthcare, and code-driven interconnected-hardware projects. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, code-compliance verification (NFPA 101 / IBC interconnected-egress requirements), interconnected hardware preparation on the door, lock assembly installation, optional Model 202 strike box fitting, credential rollout (cards / fobs / mobile / PIN), Accentra Digital cloud commissioning where applicable, and admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.