No.  During normal business hours (defined as non-holiday weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.), and at the discretion of Red Seal facilities’ lab/office managers, Red Seal doors may be left unlocked and workers are not required to be present. ​

During other periods (non-business hours), Red Seal doors may be left in an open or unlocked condition only when the facility is occupied by a worker assigned to that facility.

If a Red Seal door is left open or unlocked in this manner, an authorized worker must be present in the facility in such a way that enables the worker to observe entries and to challenge any unauthorized individual who may enter.  If no such worker is in place and a Red Seal door is found in an open or unlocked condition, the police will consider the condition a security breach, and will take immediate action to ensure the integrity of the room(s) in question.