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Commercial Access Control Systems
Commercial access control systems give your business greater management control over who can access your office, storefront, managed property, or business premises. Lock & Key Pros provides end to end access control systems for supported doors using electronic credentials including cards, codes, keypads, or other compatible entry methods.
Access control systems help automate user permissions and make changing access easier, as they eliminate the need for physical keys. Access control systems also help implement different access rules for different doors or different users.
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Why Businesses Use Access Control Systems
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User Access Permissions Are Frequently Altered
Electronic access control permits easier control over user access permissions as compared to the dissemination of physical keys.
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User Access Permissions Vary
Access control permissions can be implemented in a manageable way to control access to different areas of the business.
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The Business Wants Fewer Physical Keys
Credential-based entry systems may lessen the burden of distributing and recovering mechanical keys.
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Managers Need Better Access Oversight
A structured access-control system may make permission oversight easier.
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A Property Has Multiple Commercial Entry Points
Certain doors would be ideal for incorporation into the electronic access system rather than having separate locks installed in them.
Access Control vs. Mechanical Key Systems
| Your situation | Best next step |
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| Permissions change often and credentials should be issued and revoked digitally | Access Control |
| Mechanical keys need to be organized into access levels across door groups | Master Key Systems |
| Compatible mechanical locks are already in place and old keys simply need to stop working | Commercial Rekeying |
| The decision centers on stronger hardware or tighter key control | High Security Locks |
| Users should present a card credential at the door | Key Card Systems |
What Is Commercial Access Control?
Commercial access control is a system for controlling entry to commercial premises using supported electronic means rather than mechanical keys. Door access control can be achieved using different methods of secured entry such as keypads, cards, codes, or other electronic means.
The wall hardware is just one aspect of the system. The other aspects are user permission control, the process of credential management, and the business rules that determine who should gain access to different areas of the business.
Commercial Access Control Types
Keyless Access Control System: users enter a valid code or credential on the keypad to gain access.
Key Card Systems: a user presents a valid card credential to be read at the door.
Electronic Locks: some commercial electronic locks may support credential-based entry, depending on the hardware and the access plan.
Door Access Control Systems: a comprehensive door access system may control the door access hardware, the readers or keypads, the locking hardware, the power and control units, and the permissions granted to users.
Access Control vs. Master Key Systems
Access Control addresses the control of electronic credentials. Master Key Systems address the control of mechanical keys.
Access Control vs. Commercial Rekeying
Commercial Rekeying is the control of physical keys. Access Control is the control of electronic credentials.
If the business already employs compatible mechanical locks and simply wants to stop providing the old keys, then rekeying may be the better, simpler solution. If the business wishes to issue cards or codes, or if permission updates are more frequent, then Access Control is the better long-term solution.
Access Control System for Offices
An access control system manages employee access to certain doors by electronic means, and is designed to fit the needs of the employees and the purpose of the doors.
Control access to primary, internal, management, storage, or other doors. Each door has its own access control requirements.
Electronic access control systems may be limited by customer-facing doors, emergency exits, storefront locks, door closers, and life safety code requirements.
Key Card Systems
Key card systems are able to provide electronic credentials for users that present their cards to readers at the controlled doors.
Access control systems vary by the type of locks, readers, controllers, credential types, and power and management systems.
Keypad Code Based Systems
Keypad based systems provide access control for specific commercial doors when code based access is deemed appropriate.
It is vital that a managed code access system avoids shared codes that allow unauthorized access.
Access Control & High-Security Lock Systems
High-security lock systems address certain security issues and require different solutions from access control systems. Some properties offer access control at certain entry points while retaining high-security lock hardware or controlled keys elsewhere.
What Hardware Is Used on an Access Control Door?
The answer relies heavily on the specifics of the door and the system. Typically, a door requires a dedicated reader or keypad, a dedicated lock, related components, power and control equipment, and the door and strike system.
Depending on the system and the commercial door, the supporting hardware could be a keypad, an electric strike, a key-card reader, and related access-control components. The specific configuration should be based on the method of access, the hardware used, and the business access requirements.
How it works
How Our Access Control Service Works
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Determine Who Gets Access
This could be employees, managers, tenants, vendors, or any other authorized user groups.
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Determine the Rules of Access for Each Entry
Each door should be assessed to determine whether access control should be implemented and if varying levels of access should be granted to different groups.
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Evaluate Current Door Hardware
The technician checks the door, the lock, the strike, and the commercial hardware.
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Choose Your Method of Access
The system could employ key cards, access codes, keypads, electronic locks, or other supported access control methods, based on the need of the business.
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Install and Operate the System
The access control hardware and credential system are installed, door access is tested, and the business is given guidance on managing access.
How Much Time Does It Take to Install Access Control?
The time required for an access control installation project will depend on the number of access control doors required, the complexity of the installation, the hardware that will control the doors, the configuration of the system, whether related hardware such as locks or doors is required, and the type of access control method required.
An access control door using a keypad is a completely different project from a multi-door access control system. The timing will need to be confirmed on site.
How Much Does Commercial Access Control Cost?
Commercial access control system pricing includes numerous factors such as the number of doors, the method of user credentialing, the type of door hardware the system will control, the complexity of the system, the number of users, and the ease of system administration.
Pricing is affected by the number and type of doors; whether the credential method is a keypad, card reader, electronic lock, or other supported option; the lock, strike, frame, and door hardware; power, control or compatible hardware; the number of users and permission groups; whether lock installation or replacement is required; and the system configuration and project complexity.
Provide us the number of doors, the type of hardware, the type of access control you wish to implement and the type of building. Lock & Key Pros will provide an estimate and, if required, will come on site to scope the project.
Access Control Service Areas
Lock & Key Pros can provide planning for commercial access control across the areas that it services.
Why Lock & Key Pros Access Control For Your Business
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Access Planning
Planning begins with doors, users, permissible alterations, and the real access control issue.
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Commercial Locksmith Integration
Access control planning includes integrating commercial lock systems, storefront lock hardware, high-security lock systems, and master key systems.
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Mechanical vs Electronic
Businesses have the option of a physical key solution or a credential based access solution.
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Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Lock & Key Pros has confirmed these business credentials.
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Free Estimates
We provide estimates for your business based on doors, hardware, users, and the overall access control project.
Access Control FAQs
What is commercial access control?
Access control systems offer various means of entry control using supported electronic credential technology such as cards, codes, and keypads.
What is the difference between access control and a master key system?
Access control systems manage electronic credential technology while master key systems manage traditional mechanical key systems and the access hierarchy.
Can access control replace physical keys?
Access control technology can manage some aspects of a physical key system on a supported door, however many access control systems still maintain some form of mechanical key backup or lock hardware, based on the hardware and technology.
Do you install key card systems?
Key card systems are part of Lock & Key Pros' commercial services.
Can access control work with storefront doors?
It is dependent on the storefront door, the access hardware, the lock and strike hardware, and the access control system. The opening should be assessed first.
Is access control good for high employee turnover?
It can be. Physical key systems are often time intensive and can create hassles as individual keys need to be collected and redistributed. Electronic systems can make it much easier to add, remove, or update a user.
What is the cost of a commercial access control system?
The cost depends on the number of doors, the hardware needed, the type of credential such as keypads or key cards, the number of people in the system, and the complexity of the system. Request pricing or an assessment for your property.
Do you provide commercial access control systems in Tarzana?
We do. Our service area includes Tarzana. Please use the Tarzana page on our site for local information and this page for the details of our access control systems.
Do You Want Better Control Over Employee or Tenant Entry?
How many access points are needed? How many people require access? How often do permissions need to be changed? Does the business want cards, codes, keypads, mechanical keys, or a combination? Our team can help you decide on the best option for your business, whether that is Access Control, Master Key Systems, Commercial Rekeying, or another security solution.