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What door access control methods should I use?

You have a variety of options. Firstly, you have to decide how you want to use your building, and the processes for visitors, deliveries and normal building users, also which people you want to allow into which areas of your building and how many doors you want to control initially, and how many you are likely to want to control in the future.

You also need to work with an industry professional to assess and understand what systems would work best for your needs.

Do you need door access as well as a centralised camera system? Do you need multi-layer access control that limits access from your perimeter as well as numerous sites inside your premises? Do you need Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems in your parking area?

You need to decide if you want to link a variety of sites together so that a person can be given access rights to a variety of doors in a variety of properties – the ‘One Badge’ principle.

These and other questions can easily be answered by an industry professional such as ITT Nigeria Ltd.

Why is access control important?

1. Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Building access control systems primarily allow only the people you know to use your building. Unwanted intrusion comes in many forms – employees or visitors may intentionally try to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, or impostors could try to infiltrate your building to carry out theft or threaten the safety of your staff. There are also cases of visitors who might lose their way while inside your facility.

2. Industrial Safety

You can use appropriate access control systems to prevent industrial accidents. For instance, you can define the specific people who are able to access hazardous areas within the facility.

3. Deterrence of Criminal Activity

Building access control systems are essential to monitor and deal with criminal activity. Whether by an internal employee or an unauthorised outsider, burglary, vandalism and arson can be prevented using appropriate access control systems. Businesses with visible, comprehensive and integrated security systems including door access control and CCTV, for example, are far less likely to suffer criminal activity and damage.

What is PC-based access control?

PC-based or Networked access systems may be used to control one or many doors in a building. Access is typically gained by presenting a proximity card or token at a door fitted with an electronic lock. PC-based access control systems offer the ability to centrally administer cards/tokens, remote release doors, monitor system activity and produce reports of historical card and door activity.