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Schlage Residential Schlage Residential J54 - Entry Lock LaSalle Lever with C Keyway, 16255 Latch and 10101 Strike SCR-J54-KEYED-LAS

Schlage Residential J54 LaSalle Lever Entry Lock with C Keyway Cylindrical Lockset

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Schlage Residential J54 LaSalle Lever Entry Lock with C Keyway Cylindrical Lockset

Professional Residential Entry Lock Solution

The Schlage Residential J54 LaSalle Lever Entry Lock delivers reliable residential security with elegant lever design and professional-grade construction. This cylindrical lockset features a 5-pin C keyway cylinder, dual backset compatibility for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations, and accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4". ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified for dependable residential performance with easy 3-step installation requiring only a screwdriver.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Fits door thickness range of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with dual backset options for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations.
  • Professional Security: 5-pin C keyway cylinder with two keys per lock, keyed alike (KA4) for consistent access control.
  • Grade 2 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Commercial Grade 2 rating ensures reliable performance for residential applications.
  • Triple Option Latch: 1" x 2-1/4" latch with square corner and 1/4" round faceplate options plus drive-in capability for versatile installation.
  • Complete Strike Package: Includes 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner full lip strike (10-101) with no box design for clean installation.
  • Easy Installation: Simple 3-step installation process requires only a screwdriver for quick professional setup.
  • Fire Door Option: Available UL Listed configuration for 3-hour fire door applications (J54 function specific).
  • LaSalle Lever Design: Elegant lever handle design complements residential décor while providing comfortable operation.

Standard Features

Certification:ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Commercial Grade 3
Available option for UL Listed for 3 hour fire door (J10 and J54 functions only
Latch: Dual Option: 1" x 2-1/4", 1/4" round faceplate and drive-in
Triple Option: 1" x 2-1/4", square corner and 1/4" round faceplate, drive-in latch (J54)
Strike: 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner, full lip, no box
Backset: Dual backset latches, fits either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backsets
Cylinder: 5-Pin, C keyway, keyed alike (KA4)
Door Range: 1-3/8" – 1-3/4"
Keys: Two per lock, 5-pin, C section

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness range of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" and backset requirements for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installation.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for cylindrical lockset installation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes per manufacturer specifications for the J54 cylindrical lock configuration.
  4. Install the lockset components including the 16-255 triple option latch and secure all mounting hardware per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Install the 10-101 radius corner full lip strike in the door frame and adjust for proper alignment with the latch mechanism.
  6. Test lock operation with provided keys to verify proper function, smooth lever operation, and secure latching. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Entry Doors
  • Single-Family Home Security
  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Apartment and Condominium Complexes
  • Townhouse and Duplex Applications
  • Residential Renovation Projects
  • Property Management Installations

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential J Series leversets deliver professional-grade reliability with ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certification and robust cylindrical lock construction. The J54 model features durable components including triple option latch capability and full lip strike design for dependable residential security. Engineered for demanding residential applications where reliable access control and elegant design are essential.

Backed by Schlage's Lifetime Limited Mechanical and Finish Warranty.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
J Series
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Grade:
Grade 2
Standard Strike:
10-101: Round Corner Full Lip
Standard Latch:
16-255: Dead Latch, Triple Option (Round, Square, Drive-in)
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
ANSI/BHMA:
F82
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Inactive trim for one side of door; Used for door pull or as matching inactive trim
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Lock Function:
Entrance
Handle Design:
LaSalle Lever
Handle Type:
Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
LaSalle Lever
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
J54
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential J54 LAS 605 RH – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to order the Schlage J54 lever handed for a left or right hand door?
The J54 lock chassis itself is non-handed, so it works on either swing. Handing is still a selection when ordering because the LaSalle lever is a shaped handle and is offered left hand and right hand, in all four finishes: 605 Bright Brass, 609 Antique Brass, 619 Satin Nickel, and 716 Aged Bronze. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your left it is a left hand door.
2) Can I key a Schlage J54 LaSalle entry lever into my existing Schlage C keyway master system?
Yes. The J54 uses a 5-pin cylinder cut on the Schlage C keyway, which is the same section used across most Schlage residential and light commercial hardware, so it operates on an existing C keyway system. Two keys ship with each lock. On the order you pick keyed different, keyed alike for running several units on one key, or less cylinder if you are supplying your own cylinders from a house system, and there is a key code field if the units have to match an existing code.
3) I manage an apartment building. Can I get a batch of J54 LaSalle levers all on one key?
Keyed alike is a build option on the J54, so a run of units for one building or one maintenance key can be ordered on a single C keyway key. Keyed different is the standard if each unit door needs its own key, and you can supply an existing key code so new locks match what is already turning in the other doors. Ordering both ways on the same job is normal: units keyed different, common doors keyed alike.
4) Does the Schlage J54 LaSalle lever come with a latch and strike, or do I order those separately?
Both are in the box. The J54 ships with the 16-255 dead latch, a triple option unit that gives you a 1 inch by 2-1/4 inch square corner face, a 1/4 inch round corner face, and drive-in capability, so it goes into whatever face prep the door already has. The strike is the 10-101 radius corner full lip, 1-5/8 inches by 2-1/4 inches, no box. A screwdriver is the only tool needed once the door is bored.
5) What is the closest commercial equivalent to a Schlage J54 LaSalle entry lever if the opening needs a Grade 2 lever entrance lock?
The Schlage J54 is a Grade 2 cylindrical entrance leverset with the LaSalle lever. The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle, and it covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, so it spans the J54 range of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch and continues up to 2 inch. Falcon B511CP6D is another Grade 2 cylindrical lever in an entry/office function, rated medium duty. Both keep the same bored-door prep concept as the J54; the Hager and Falcon are catalogued for commercial entry service while the J54 is a residential-line lock.
6) Which entry lever uses the same Schlage C keyway as the J54 so the same key can work both locks?
The J54 LaSalle takes a 5-pin Schlage C keyway cylinder. The Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is built with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/8 inch backset, and it fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the same range as the J54. For a classroom opening on the same key section, the Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever is also a Schlage C keyway lock, supplied with a 2-3/4 inch backset. Arrow MK33-BD-CS carries a conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder as well, though it is a ball knob in an asylum function rather than a lever entry.
7) What should be used instead of a J54 entry lever on a heavy-traffic commercial opening?
The J54 LaSalle is an ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 residential-line lever. Where the opening sees institutional traffic, the Dexter C1000 Series entry/office lever is Grade 1 with a clutching lever and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, matching the J54 door range. Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt over the same 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door range if the door should stay locked with key-only entry rather than an unlockable entrance function.
8) What lever entry lock works on a 2 inch thick door where the J54 does not fit?
The J54 LaSalle fits doors from 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, so a 2 inch door is outside its range. The Hager 2525 Grade 2 cylindrical entry lever covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. Among the decorative entry levers, the Deltana 6201 Manchester, 6411 Morant and 6431 Linstead entry sets all cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. For a thicker leaf still, the Corbin Russwin CL3110 Grade 1 cylindrical lever is built for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, though it is a passage and closet function rather than a keyed entry.
9) What is a comparable entry lever to the Schlage J54 if I need one that fits a thicker door?
The J54 tops out at 1-3/4 inch doors. For a thicker slab, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 cylindrical entry lever rated 1-3/8 to 2 inches, and the Deltana 6201 Manchester entry lever covers 1-3/8 to 2 inches as well. If you want to stay on the Schlage C keyway, the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is cut for a 6-pin Schlage C keyway on a 2-3/8 inch backset and covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
10) Will the J54 latch line up with the strike plate already mortised into my door frame?
Usually, yes. The included 10-101 strike is a 1-5/8 inch by 2-1/4 inch radius corner full lip plate, which is the common residential frame prep, so it drops into an existing mortise of that size. If your frame is cut square corner instead, the strike cutout will need dressing, but the latch itself is not the issue: the 16-255 gives you square corner, round corner, and drive-in faces, so the door edge prep is covered either way.
11) What does entrance function mean on the Schlage J54, and is it the right function for a front door?
Entrance function is the standard front door setup: key from the outside, always free egress by turning the lever inside, and a button or turn inside to lock the outside lever. That is the correct choice for a unit entry, a townhouse front door, or an apartment door. If you want a room that is only ever locked from a key and never free-locked by a tenant, a storeroom function like the Cal-Royal AG05 or the Hager 2580 is the one to use instead, and for a bedroom or bath you want privacy, not this.
12) I need matching passage and privacy levers to go with a Schlage J54 entry door. What pairs with it?
The J54 covers the keyed entry opening only. For the interior doors on the same job, closets and halls take a passage lever such as the Falcon B101, a Grade 2 cylindrical passage set, and bedrooms and baths take a privacy set. Levers from a different brand will not visually match the LaSalle, so if appearance across the unit matters, decide the whole trim family before you order the entry set.
13) Can I order the Schlage J54 LaSalle lever without a cylinder to use my own?
Yes. Less cylinder is a selectable option, which is what a locksmith running a house keying system wants: take the lock without the factory 5-pin C cylinder and install your own. If you do take the factory cylinder, it is a single cylinder, keyed on the Schlage C section with two keys supplied.
14) Is a lower-cost lever available for interior doors where the J54 entry function is more lock than the door needs?
The J54 is a keyed single-cylinder entrance lever. For hall and closet doors that only need latching, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 non-handed cylindrical passage lever in medium duty, and the Accentra 5301LN Augusta is a Grade 2 cylindrical passage lever from the 5300 Series. For bedroom and bath doors, the Kwikset 300BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 privacy lever covering 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the same thickness range the J54 fits. None of these accept a key, so they are not a swap for an exterior entry opening.
15) Is there a keyless option for a rental unit instead of a keyed J54 entry lever?
The J54 is a mechanical keyed lock with a 5-pin C keyway and no electronic function. Where code changes are wanted between tenants instead of rekeying, the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock, and the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination in a passage function that fits doors 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch. Emtek also builds a Classic keypad leverset. The keypad units change access by code rather than by key section, so they will not fall into an existing Schlage C key system the way the J54 does.
16) What matches a J54 lever on the inactive leaf of a pair or on a false door?
The J54 LaSalle is an operating keyed entrance lever, so it is not the part for a non-operating leaf. The Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 single dummy cylindrical lever from the 5400 Series, the BEST 7KC Series single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty lever, and the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim is Grade 1 heavy duty. The Callan Bentley is a Grade 2 dummy lever. Each mounts as trim only with no latch, which is the difference from the J54 and its 16-255 triple option latch.
17) How does a Grade 3 entrance lever differ from the Schlage J54 for a residential entry door?
The J54 LaSalle carries an ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 rating with a keyed single cylinder entrance function. The Callan Artino entrance leverset is Grade 3, and the Cal-Royal AUS00 entrance and office lever is Grade 3 with a solid brass forged body fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the same door range as the J54. The Callan Bennett is a Grade 3 entrance leverset supplied as a combo with a deadbolt, which covers the second bore on an entry door that the J54 leaves for a separate deadbolt.
18) Which lever should be specified when a classroom or storeroom function is needed rather than the J54 entrance function?
The J54 is an entrance function, where the inside lever is always free and the outside can be left unlocked. For a room that must be locked or unlocked only from the outside by key, the Dexter C1000 Series classroom lever is Grade 1 clutching and keyed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, matching the J54 door range, and the C1000 classroom security version adds inside key control at the same Grade 1 and door range. Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom lock with the Withnell lever over 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
19) Is a knob lock an acceptable alternative to the J54 lever on the same door prep?
The Arrow RL Series HK11-BB is a turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the same door thickness range as the J54 LaSalle lever, and it is likewise an entrance function. The trade is the trim: a knob does not meet ADA lever-operation requirements the way the LaSalle lever does, which matters on multi-family common area and accessible unit doors.
20) Is the Schlage J54 an electronic or keypad lock?
No, the J54 is a purely mechanical cylindrical lockset, key and lever only, with nothing to power or program. If the job calls for codes instead of keys, the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverset, and the Lockey 1150 is a mechanical keypad lever set with no batteries that fits 1-1/8 to 2 inch doors.
21) Does the J54 need a handed lever like the Baldwin 5103 half dummy?
No. The J54 LaSalle is a non-handed lock, so one part covers a left or right swing. The Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy is ordered by hand, with a separate left hand and right hand part on the 5048 rose. Arrow GL01 and Falcon B101 are also non-handed levers, both Grade 2 passage function. Handing matters on a dummy trim because there is no latch to reverse.
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