Electronic Access Control

Access-Controlled Doors

All new/modernized buildings shall use electronic access control.

Doors must support the four safety modes:

1. Normal Operation
2. Lockout – doors locked but accessible to authorized credentials
3. Lockdown – all doors locked, no entry allowed
4. Emergency Unlock – unlock all doors instantly for first responders

Keyless Operation

• Hard keys should be minimized
• Staff credentials should be digital / card-based
• System should log all access points for auditing

Door Hardware

• Consider door position sensors at all exterior and significant interior doors
• Alarms should notify staff when doors are propped open or forced