Access Control Solutions

Businesses depend on the security of their buildings to sustain and thrive. Threats exist both internal and external and successful organizations have learned that controlling access to designated spaces is the first step in protecting employees and property both physical and intellectual. With the use of intelligent building controlled access equipment. Owners can secure property while maintaining efficient and effective workflows.

What is Access Control? 

Access Control, also known as controlled access is simply the use of automation and technology to control who and what can enter into buildings, spaces or even information. Using software along with accompanying devices like smart cards, card readers, proximity readers, photocells, key pads and more, buildings can have the installed hardware to control entry and use of spaces and resources ensuring organizational security is top priority.

Not only does controlled access provide security to a building, it also provides building managers and security with detailed scheduling along with monitoring of who accesses what spaces. Scheduling can be custom tailored for any business dynamic and changing needs. Likewise detail report can show, who accesses a space or information with the click of a button.

What type of companies benefits from Controlled Access? 

Many types of organizations and industries rely on access controls for their facilities:

• Education – K-12 & Higher Learning
• Hospitals & Healthcare
• Commercial Buildings
• Office Buildings
• Multi-Tennant & Multi-Use Buildings
• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
• Server & Data Storage Facilities
• Power & Gas Industry Facilities
• Government & Municipal Building
• Many More

Why would a company use access controls? – When an organization chooses to take the best approach towards protecting people and property controlled access offers this solution. With Access Controls, managers designate who can access what based on assigned privileges and asset use.

Controlled Access is often used in:  

• Server & Network Storage Rooms
• Proprietary and Confidential Storage Rooms
• Tool Storage or Asset Closest
• Human Resources Storage and Office
• Entire Facility Integrations
• Parking Facility & Gate Controls
• Restricted Access to Management

Convenient Scheduling – Controlled Access allows managers to schedule the locking and unlocking of doors and spaces. With the use of an access control system, security is defined by automation and not relying on the changing demands and schedules of employees. Customized workflow allows for predefined times for doors to lock, security alarms armed and simple overrides to meet a building’s needs. Not only does access control simplify access schedules, it provides full accountability of entrance reports for managers to know who is entering what space at any time.

Effective Organizational Management Depends on Controlled Access Technology for Managing the Changing needs of a Business or Building.

How can Chesapeake Controls Inc. Help with Your Controlled Access Solutions – Chesapeake Controls has served the Hampton Roads and the surrounding area for nearly four decades in building automation and controls solutions. With field offices in Tidewater, Northern Virginia and Pennsylvania our expertise in building controls can make your next controlled access project seamless. Numerous facilities such as schools, hospitals, churches, and both government and private commercial buildings rely on Chesapeake Controls to secure their facilities protecting personnel and property. Contact our offices today for a no-obligation, no-cost, comprehensive building controls assessment today.