Our Access control & intercoms

Access control systems provide businesses with an effective deterrent against criminals walking into offices, driving into buildings or vandalising property in car parks, while still allowing and controlling authorised visitors and employees to circulate freely.

Access Control systems significantly reduce the security threat to both personnel and the risk of theft of portable items of considerable value (e.g. laptop computers). ‘Walk-in’ theft is an increasing security problem to most businesses and can occur without reception or counter staff being aware of an unauthorised person on the premises. Systems can be designed to control and restrict access to a given building and/or a specific area within a building.

All CDS Security & Fire access control systems are designed, installed and maintained to NCP109 and BS EN 50133. The systems we install will keep your buildings, staff and assets secure as well as providing time and attendance information.

Every company’s security needs are different, so choosing a system that is right for you will depend on the size of your business and the number of people that will need access. Listed below are some of the advantages an Access Control system has to offer:

  • you can control who is entering your premises; where and when
  • helps to protect employees, visitors, property and sensitive information
  • you can secure certain sections of a building
  • reduce timesheet procedures; commonly integrated with Access Control, Time and Attendance (T&A) is a system to record when employees start and stop work and what jobs they may be working on.
  • integrate with HR systems for ease of monitoring and data management
  • Integrate with IT Systems to control access through a single system
  • integrate with other security systems for centralised management of the site including the monitoring of contractors
  • integrate with fire alarm systems for fire roll call reports for emergency mustering
  • help comply with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act / Equality Act
  • control access to a wide variety of other facilities or equipment, such as vending machines or PCs, using smartcard technology.

Access Control systems can be stand-alone, PC based or IP Networked systems offering greater protection they can even be integrated with other systems such as CCTV, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms.

They can include;

  • Proximity or Swipe Card Readers
  • Keypads
  • Biometric Finger Print or Hand Readers
  • Padlocks
  • Electronic Handles and Escutcheons
  • Panic Bars
  • GEO Cylinders
  • Comms Cabinet Locks
  • Locker Locks
  • Audio and Video Intercom Doorbell Systems

An Access System can also be integrated with other systems such as your Intruder Alarm or CCTV System to enable automatic setting/un-setting of individual areas/buildings.

Every Access Control System we design reflects the individual nature of the premises and business it protects. All are fully designed, installed, maintained and serviced to NSI Gold Code’s of Practice NCP104 and British Standard BS50133 and BS 60839.

For advice, assistance or a free quotation, please Contact Us on 0191 384 0079.