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PhysiCal seCurity and safety
System Integration
As system integration progresses, outside systems will have an impact
on your access control system. For example, access doors with elec-
tronic locks may unlock during a fire alarm. It is important to know
how your access system integrates with other systems in your build-
ing, and develop a plan in the event locks are released.
Access Systems
Common access control systems include key-and-lock systems, bio-
metric systems, card reader systems, proximity systems, bar code sys-
tems, and keypads.
When selecting an access control system, several factors have to
be considered.
roughput time is the amount of time required to successfully
use the access system. How much time does it take to approach t