When servicing an access control system be sure to ask if the fire alarm is associated with the access system. Always document those that you spoke with during the service and the detail of the service performed. Remember egress and access can be affected by the access control systems. Please see information below for more about access control.
Access control systems secure doors using electric locks and restrict passage through those doors to authorized individuals. In the event of a fire, such a system could potentially limit an individuals ability to safely exit and could also restrict access by fire fighters. For this reason, most municipalities have design rules for access control systems and require a permit for their installation and use.
In general, if a building (or suite within a building) has a fire alarm and an access control system, the systems should be integrated so that if the fire alarm is triggered, the access control system will release it's locks to allow free entry and exit.
Various factors are considered by a municipality in determining whether such an integration is required, including the type of locks used, which doors are secured, if there are alternative doors that would allow egress, and the floor within a building where the tenant is located.
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