A:Answer All evidence thus far indicates it can. Mine is installed on a door which directly faces the ocean and which is subject to frequent exposure to salt spray. I've used locks in the past with exposed push buttons and found myself replacing them often, either due to buttons sticking, batteries dying unexpectedly, or the product just failing to function. It was so bad, I installed a realtor's lock box near the door with a key inside. This product has a protected pad, a rechargeable battery, and gives notice when it's time to recharge rather than just dying and leaving you locked out. I also love the thumbprint access and the easy to operate app.