Strike Dimensions and Required Clearances
Door Preparation for Strike
Strike
backbox
assembly
1-7/16” minimum
clearance
Lock and strike CL
C strike
and
latch bolt
L
6” minimum
clearance
5/32”
2-1/16”
1-1/2”
3-3/4”
8-3/8”
1-5/8”
9”
4-3/16”
4-1/2”
12” minimum
clearance
1-7/8”
minimum
clearance
1-3/8”
11/16”
#16 drill and
#12-24 tap
2 places
Suggested
cutout
Reinforce for strike
attachment as required
LHR shown
RHR opposite
C door
L
C strike
L
RHR door
shown inactive
1-1/8”
2-5/8”
