No, unfortunately the latch cannot be reversed. However, if you are looking for a lock suitable for an outwards opening door, I can recommend our range of standard nightlatches.

As this is an Auto Deadlocking Nightlatch, the lock is deadlocked when the door is closed. The purpose of the black snib on the back is to hold the latchbolt in the withdrawn position to allow free access.

For a communal area, I would definitely recommend a lock which auto deadlocks to eliminate the chance of somebody forgetting to lock the door. The ERA 1530 - Auto Deadlocking Nightlatch (40mm) and the ERA 1730 - Auto Deadlocking Nightlatch (60mm) both comply with BS8621:2007.