Access control is a modern, electronic form of security. Access control enables a business or organisation to manage entry to, from, and around a site.

For example:

• A company can provide universal access to all staff via its front door

• They can restrict access to certain internal areas – server room, stock rooms, areas holding hazardous materials, and more

• Car park access can be managed in several ways to only allow pre-approved vehicles or individuals who have an entry code

Furthermore, access control systems will supply live data covering who is in or out of the building

The different types of access control systems are:

• Door access systems

• Intercoms

• Time and attendance systems

• Gate automation

• Company car park access control

Let’s take a quick look at each:

Door access control systems

This covers key fob, key card, swipe card, biometric and smartphone-based door entry systems.

Intercoms

A video intercom is useful for managing deliveries and granting visitor access. Audio intercoms are used generally to manage the flow of people internally within a building or site.

Time and attendance

These access control installations help businesses with a keen eye on lateness, or where individuals are working remotely and need monitoring.

Gate automation

ANPR cameras, key fob, and keypad systems can be used to manage access to s business or residential property.

Car park access control

You can manage access to your company car park via ANPR cameras, key fob and keypad systems. Many companies deal with and manage unauthorised access, so one of the above systems will help manage this nuisance.

This really depends on a multitude of factors.

Typically, the cost of an access control system will be decided by:

• The cost of the hardware

•  The cost of labour

In context, if a company needs to secure 10 entry points it will likely be a lot cheaper than one requiring 25 doors, car park access control, and several internal intercoms.

If you are looking for an access control system installation, give us a call today to see how we can help.

Simply put, by an access control installer.

At CAP, we have a team of professional access control installers. Each access control installer is DBS checked, and SSAIB approved.

An access control installer should be able to fit the following systems:

• Door entry systems

• Intercoms – video and audio

• Time and attendance systems

• Gate and car park barrier automation

If you are thinking about doing it yourself, be careful. A small residential system is one thing, but installing a door entry system at an office block or other commercial site requires a professional.

Although the primary role of an access control system is to manage door entry, it covers so much more.

In addition to doors, access control covers:

• Gates

• Car parks

• Internal elevators

Yes, a good access control system should have a ‘battery backup’ plan in case of emergencies. This will help the system to continue.

Furthermore, an access control system can be set to enable the site to be locked down in case of an impending emergency or a threatening individual approaching the building.

If an intruder is already in the building, if the system is designed to do so, part of the building can be locked down to isolate the threat.

CAP operates. Our access control systems installers cover:

• Hampshire

• Berkshire

• Wiltshire

• Oxfordshire

• London

Our access control installers are all SSAIB approved, and DBS checked.