Access Control-KeyPad Locks

Access Control for Phoenix Businesses

Recently, a flurry of businesses have been hiring this Phoenix locksmith for access conrol.  Hiring a competent phoenix locksmith service for access control security decisions is important.  Not only are the locks expensive, but which access control lock is correct for your phoenix building? Ask a knowledgeable locksmith service to help you choose and discuss maintenance.   After a decision, the phoenix locksmith service you have will need to correctly install the lock and test it.  There are many choices on the internet and rock bottom slashing of prices from internet based companies that would like you to choose their locks for purchase.  The danger of these companies is that sometimes they use refurbished units and there will be no one on the end of the phone for warranty issues.   At ASAP Lock & Security, we supply and install access control for our customers towarranty work and are able to enforce manufacturer warranties because we have business relationships with our vendors.  A professional locksmith service should have great relationships with their vendors.  Does your locksmith mention that? Great advice for the business owner wanting a keypad keyless entry for their business. Hire a professional Phoenix locksmith service for  access control planning.  Handymen trying to do their best do just that, but when it comes to the more sophisticated locking mechanisms being “off by a little” doesn’t make it work. Go with a professional Phoenix locksmith service that can help businesses make correct decisions then make it happen smoothly so employee monitoring doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Access Control Installations for Hospitals

ASAP recently installed access control for a Phoenix hospital.  There were some security issues at the hospital where unauthorized people were using the doors to gain entry to their family or whomever in recovery rooms and in the prep rooms for surgery.  Also, some staff entrances were compromised and items from staff area went missing .     Remember, when you do away with keys for these types of entrances on your buildings, you have more control on building access on a minute by minute basis if you choose to audit your site on who is gaining entry and when.  Know that if you are even thinking about code access for your employees, hire a competent Phoenix locksmith company that Phoenix hospitals trust to install their intelligent access control locks.  ASAP Lock & Security is the professional Phoenix locksmith service that Phoenix businesses choose for their upgrades. Please see our main web site for more information and more photos on access control systems and photos of our work.  Here is an example of what an access control install looks like in a hospital situation:

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Keypad Access Control

Businesses who have a significant number of employees find having at least one door on their building having a  keyless access control lock very convenient.  The price of the lock varies with the level of  intelligence of the lock.  For example, if  only being able to have users gain entrance with a lock and not being concerned with how many times they enter or when, then a lower level of intelligence is fine.   A good example of this would be used on say, a server room door, an internal door on building.  However, with an exit/entry door, most employers want to know who gains entry and when.  As brief a summary as this post, it is also very important to know whom on your team will be managing the lock system.  Most software modules that come with quality systems have very friendly user interfaces along with good technical support teams to assist if you need them.  Ask your Phoenix locksmith about options for access control.

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Keypad locks-Access Control

From our business clients, a very common question we get at ASAP Lock & Security is I want Access Control, do I have to rewire my building?  the answer is NO!  ASAP Lock & Security specializes in stand alone access control for our Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix Valley business customers.  Which means you do not have to hire an electrician to install great code access control.  Do away with handing out keys to the most safeguarded rooms in your building!

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GUIDELINES FOR KEY CONTROL

1.       Use keys that TRULY cannot be duplicated.  Keys marked DO NOT DUPLICATE are a deterrent, but not usually enough for peace of mind. Our High-security keys are highly specific. Restricted.  Meaning they  cannot be found anywhere commonplace (such as Ace Hardware, Home Depot etc), so employees cannot run all over town looking for a store to make a copy.  Our keys are registered and keep you safe from having unwanted key duplication.

2.       Require ex-employees to turn in all issued Hi-Security keys.  If this does not happen, then it is time to re-key again.  If they turn in their key, you are confident security has not been breached.

3.       Consider installing access control locks that can be coded with a keypad or a key-card system in which entries and exits are audited, codes can be changed easily when a card is lost, etc. and you can do it yourself.

4.      Do not have a master key for all doors. Individual offices and restricted work areas should always have separate keys.  Master key systems are great for convenience, not great for security.

5.       Have someone manage the key system for your business AND keep your spare keys in a locked cabinet.

6.       Issue as few keys as possible. Issue them only for areas the employee is authorized to be in. Keep up-to-date records of keys issued to which employees.  Ask your ASAP locksmith to engrave these for you.

1.       Use keys that TRULY cannot be duplicated  Keys marked DO NOT DUPLICATE are a deterrent, but not usually enough for peace of mind. Our High-security keys are highly specific and cannot be found anywhere commonplace (Ace Hardware, Home Depot etc), so employees cannot run all over town looking for a store to make a copy.

2.       Require ex-employees to turn in all issued Hi-Security keys.  If this does not happen, then it is time to re-key again.  If they turn in their key, you are confident security has not been breached.

3.       Consider installing access control locks that can be coded with a keypad or a key-card system in which entries and exits are audited, codes can be changed easily when a card is lost, etc. and you can do it yourself.

4.      Do not have a master key for all doors. Individual offices and restricted work areas should always have separate keys.  Master key systems are great for convenience, not great for security.

5.       Have someone manage the key system for your business AND keep your spare keys in a locked cabinet.

Issue as few keys as possible. Issue them only for areas the employee is authorized to be in. Keep up-to-date records of keys issued to which employees.  Ask your ASAP Lock & Security locksmith to custom engrave these for you.

Laura Cordovano, Owner/Locksmith, ASAP Lock & Security

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