Maru and I got back from Argentina this morning only to find ourselves locked out of our flat.
We forgot to tell the friend who was taking care our plants to only use the Yale lock rather than the deadbolt. They’d also just left town for a work trip, meaning we had no way to get in.
The locksmith arrived within the hour, got our front door open, but then had a look of concern on his face. He said our locks were non-compliant with fire safety regulations. He explained that in the event of an emergency, our current locks could enable someone to be trapped inside the flat, and because we’re on the 4th floor, that person would have no way of getting out of the building without risking serious injury.
Although it was a frustrating morning, we had deadbolt fortune today. We learnt something important that would help keep us safer in the long run.
When things don’t go to plan, there’s often a lesson or silver lining that can be found. Those moments should be celebrated too!