The Benefits of Building Access Systems

Modern technologies are always changing and improving, and it's in your best interest to keep your building's access system up-to-date with the evolving technology.

Employees, building occupants, and maintenance staff need systems that are easy to learn and use. Instead of fumbling around with countless keys, tenants are looking for a dependable access system that offers enhanced security and streamlined efficiency.

From cards to fobs, PIN pads, and sensors, there are countless building access options for you to explore. So, let's take a look at the benefits of adding a digital access system to your building.

Safety and Security

Safety is of utmost importance with an access system. When installed, management can deactivate and reactivate cards quickly and easily. It is also far easier to produce a new card than it is a new key.

Access systems can also keep track of every time someone enters and exits your building. In case of an emergency, you can verify names and times of access on the control panel instead of flipping through a list of names manually.

Some access systems also come with video surveillance and cloud storage for recordkeeping. Your employees can stay safe all day long with a significantly lower threat of intrusion.

Lastly, consider what kinds of systems you have throughout your building. You may want to install card or fob readers on the exterior of your building or in elevators, but still have keypads to gain entry into office spaces. This would make it easier to get around inside but harder to enter the building.

Convenience

Access systems automatically record who enters your building, so you no longer need to track every person’s footsteps manually. If the card access system is tampered with, the default setting should be to deny access, so there is no chance of someone getting into your building.

Card and fob access systems have a bonus over a PIN keypad system. By upgrading, you would no longer need to worry about all your employees having to memorize a PIN or accidentally giving the PIN to an unwanted visitor.

If an employee were to lose an access card or fob, all you need to do is deactivate it in the control panel and issue a new digital key. Physical keys cause many more inconveniences than cards, fobs, or phones, so you should consider making the digital switch.

Adaptability

Digital access systems can adapt to your specific needs in your commercial space. Whenever needed, you can permit or deny access for employees to any door. This is helpful because some employees may need more access to various parts of the building than others. You can edit these specific doors and areas at any time to fit the ever-changing needs of your personnel.

You also do not need to issue a new card if you want to edit access; the software controls everything for you. If you had a key, you might end up switching door locks far too often, so having digital readers allows for much more room to grow and change.

Infrastructure

Access systems are much easier to use than a key because all you need to do is swipe, tap, or press a button.

They also include fail-safe and fail-secure locks. You use a fail-safe lock when you need to get out of a room quickly, but not reenter, like a fire escape in case of emergencies. Having to use a key in this type of situation is much slower and, therefore, more dangerous.

A fail-secure lock is the opposite. It's for when you need to get into a room quickly but not out, like a data center. They are much better than an old-fashioned lock and key that someone could break into with a bobby pin.