Access Control Guide

We have written this guide to help you understand the options available so that you can make the right choice.

  • What is Access Control?
  • What should I consider when choosing an Access Control System?

What is Access Control?

Put very simply, Access Control manages who goes in and out of your premises.

It can be as simple as a Audio Only Kit, a single Electronic Keypad, or as complex as a Multiway system.

Please call us on 0845 884 7000 we will be happy to discuss your specific requirements, whether they are simple or highly complex. Our quotations are free and designed to match your individual needs.

What should I consider when choosing an Access Control System?

  • How many doors/buildings do you need to secure? You may not need to secure every door, but you may wish to set up a system with “zones”.
  • Do you need different levels of access to certain areas such as the Server Room or Cash Office? Most businesses, large or small, have certain areas that require limited access.
  • Do you need to control who goes out as well as in? For example a school will want to protect pupil safety by ensuring that children don’t leave the premises unattended, as well as needing to prevent unauthorised visitors from entering.
  • How will people exit in the event of an emergency or powercut?
  • How will you allow legitimate visitors access, will you speak to them via an intercom?
  • Is managing Time and Attendance important to your business? If your workers are paid on an hourly rate you can use an access control system to “clock in & out”.
  • Does your business work in a sector with high security requirements such as Government offices? Latest technology includes biometric fingerprint recognition and retinal scanning.
  • Don’t want to go that far … then should it be Fobs, Cards or Codes? A pin code is generally accepted as being the lowest level of security as you can never really be certain who has the code. Fobs and cards are easily added and removed from a system meaning that it is quick and easy to deny access to ex-employees. A photo can be added to a card for use as an ID card. Proximity fobs are easy to use as they work on being in close vicinity to the reader