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
When the power goes, do your doors lock people in or let strangers through? Plan it before it happens.
Key takeaways
- Fail safe or fail secure
- Battery backup
- Exits always open
- Generator tested
01The problem
Kenyan hospitals face power cuts and generator switch-overs. A lock that fails shut can trap people, and one that fails open can leave a pharmacy unprotected. The answer is to decide for each door how it behaves when the power goes, and to give the system a battery so it keeps working through the cut.
02How it works
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Door by door | Exit doors fail safe, stores fail secure |
| Battery | Sized to the doors |
| Generator | Switch-over tested |
| Testing | Switch off and try every door |
| 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 hospitalWe 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 already has, in the words your reader would use, then show what changes. Quote the full scope for a hospital, 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
What happens when power fails?
Each door behaves as designed.
How long does the battery last?
Sized to your need.
Should we test it?
Yes, on a schedule.
