What to check
- Identify controlled doors, user groups and permissions.
- Assess locking arrangements alongside safe escape.
- Review controller, network and power resilience.
- Define administration, event recording and permission withdrawal.
Plan the next decision
Design life-safety and security requirements together. Doors must release and respond as required by the premises arrangements as well as securing entry.
Allocate the authoriser, site access and acceptance outcome. Base safety, security or compliance work on competent assessment and information specific to the relevant installation.
Records and follow-up
Retain instructions, findings, actions and verification. Keep outstanding recommendations assigned to an owner with a target date for resolution.
Related work
Explore security and access services, maintenance support and submit a site requirement.
Source
The ICO video-surveillance guidance is relevant where video surveillance forms part of the arrangement. It is not a door-hardware maintenance specification; confirm current applicable requirements for the actual system.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when a person leaves or loses a pass?
Agree who can revoke access, how quickly they can do it and how replacement credentials are issued. Include this process in the handover.
What should be agreed before changing door access?
Confirm authorised users, visitor arrangements, power and network needs, and how the door supports safe escape. Access control changes must be considered alongside the fire safety arrangements.