Unlocking Jammed Locks

Posted on: 21 February 2019

When it comes to securing your business, access control is one of the most important steps you can take. Businesses hire many different people on a regular basis. And as a rule of thumb, not everyone should be able to gain entry into sensitive rooms or other parts of the premises.

You can work hand in hand with a locksmith to develop an access control system that maintains security at all times. Here are four important components your access control plan should have.

1. Keyless entry

The most important part of access control is implementing a keyless entry system. If your business has multiple doors that access various rooms, using traditional keys and locks can prove to become a headache. Keys easily get lost, and people can duplicate keys to enter sensitive areas of the building.

A better approach is to equip each door with a keyless entry system. Keyless entry comes in many different forms, from electronic locks with keypad access to the use of key cards. The type of system you select should make access control much easier and less costly to manage. For example, a keypad may work well for parts of the business where you need to frequently re-program access codes. On the other hand, key cards may be beneficial for rooms where only a limited number of people have access privileges.

2. Safes

If your business handles money, having a safe is absolutely essential. Safes can be used to store jewellery and other valuable items that form a part of your business (safes particularly come in handy for retail stores that deal with valuables on a regular basis).

After installation, you also need to think about how you'll access your safe. Similar to doors, electronic locks and combination locks may come in handy to limit how many people can access the safe at any given time.

3. Surveillance cameras

Access control also works hand in hand with proper surveillance to keep your business safe. Consider installing security cameras to maintain real-time views of important access points on your premises. For example, smart cameras can be placed near exterior doors or the doors that lead to storage rooms and safes.

In this way, you can remotely monitor who has entered various rooms and trigger an appropriate response if necessary.

4. Alarms

Finally, your access control system should have an alarm installed. The alarm should trigger in the event that someone tampers with your keyless entry system or attempts to smash through vulnerable points such as windows. An alarm also adds an extra layer of security to your door locks to prevent tampering and theft.