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Introducing a Ligature-Resistant Security Access Panel to Help You Meet Healthcare Design Standards

Maxam Introduces the NLR Ligature-Resistant and Security Access Panel

July 21, 2025

Whether you need to meet CSA Z8000:24, Provincial requirements, FGI Guidelines or CMS guidance on decreasing the risk of ligature-related self-harm or loss of life, Maxam is your partner with products to improve the safety of the physical environment.

The Maxam NLR Access Panel has the features that facility architects, specifiers and designers are looking for to fulfill both vandal-resistant and ligature-resistant requirements.

Features and Benefits

  • Constructed of 12 and 10 gauge steel to resist tampering and damage
  • Frame lies flat on the wall to reduce ligature points and has rounded corners to eliminate sharp points
  • Mounting screws are protected inside the panel
  • Formed panel door has an integrated concealed hinge which removes a ligature point
  • Door is gasketed on 3 sides to reduce the potential for ligature use between the door and the frame
  • Standard 5 pin mortise slam lock is installed flush with the door panel front to remove a ligature point
  • Option for detention deadbolt for increased security
  • Internally evaluated and tested using different ligature types such as wire, floss and cloth

Model NLR is also Replacing the NSD Medium Security Access Panels and NHS High Security Access Panels

We now offer the NLR security ligature-resistant access panel with a 12 gauge frame, 10 gauge door, concealed continuous hinge and mortise cylinder lock. We offer a detention deadbolt as an option for this model if greater security is desired.

View NLR Product Page
Read our Technical Article on Ligature-resistant Products in Behavioral Health Facilities
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