On this page
01. The problem02. How it works03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
Locked doors must still open in a fire. See how access control and fire safety are planned together.
Key takeaways
- Release on alarm
- Exit buttons
- Planned with your adviser
- Tested together
01The problem
The fear with controlled doors is simple: what happens in a fire? The answer is that locks must release when the fire alarm sounds, and exit routes must stay usable at all times. Designed properly, doors that keep strangers out also open the way for people leaving. This must be planned with your fire adviser, not by the installer alone.
02How it works
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Release method | Linked to the fire alarm panel |
| Break-glass points | On controlled exit doors |
| Power failure | Locks that fail safe for exits |
| Testing | Doors and alarm tested together |
| Maintenance | A plan, spares and a response time agreed before you buy |
| Your own requirements | Confirm them with your regulator and advisers |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk a hospital's exit doorsWe note every door, room, route and risk.
- 02Draw the planWhere access control goes and what it covers.
- 03Cable and powerCabling, power and backup to every point.
- 04Fit and configureInstalled, set up and labelled.
- 05Test and trainWe test every point and train your staff.
05What we supply
We design, supply and install access control for hospitals, clinics and care homes. Send us a plan or a photo and the number of rooms or doors and we reply with a written quote.
06How to put it to the hospital
Start with the problem a hospital's exit doors already has, in the words your reader would use, then show what changes. Quote the full scope for a hospital's exit doors, including cabling, power, installation, training and maintenance, and say plainly what the system does and does not do.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Will doors open in a fire?
Designed to release; agree the design with your fire adviser.
Who tests it?
Both systems, together, on a schedule.
Can existing doors be added?
Often yes after a survey.
