
Master Key Systems (we call them Restricted Key Systems) The audit trail provided, so who accessed the area and when.Staff will have one swipe card programmed to open every school door they need to, therefore there will be a need to carry it on themself at all times and so a reduced likelihood of it being left lying around.
Doors can be alarmed if left unlocked or open. Doors can be programmed to lock/unlock at certain times or events. For example, the best security system soon fails if staff prop doors open, leave keys in locks due to frequent door use, or leave keys in locations where they are easily found by students.Īn electronic access system can eradicate many of these safety concerns, by virtue of some of the following functionality: In addition to this, not only is a high level of security required, but also a high level of integrity of the system is required to be maintained. In both these areas there is a trade-off between ready access for staff needing access to those chemicals, whilst providing sufficient security to ensure students can’t access them. Removal of issues where low cost padlocks may be illegally opened by other students.ĭangerous chemicals can be commonly found in two areas of the school, grounds maintenance storage and science laboratories. School management can access the lockers at any time. This provides the school advantages over the style of lockers where the student provides their own locks as follows: Improved control and management can be achieved by incorporating the lockers into the school wide system, be it a restricted key system, or an electronic access system. Lockers do not need to be on a stand-alone locking system, disconnected from the remainder of the school security system. It is a matter of fully understanding your security requirements so you purchase padlocks that provide the best value. There is a significant difference between low cost padlocks that can be purchased from large hardware chains and the quality padlocks at the other end of the market that can be rekeyed and are weatherproof and resistant to force. Will it be used in exterior or interior circumstances? How important is the item being secured and therefore the strength and resistance provided by the padlock? Does it need to be on an electronic access system or is it opened by mechanical keys? The suitability of the padlock to its environment. The capability to rekey padlocks allows the padlocks to be incorporated into the restricted key system the school has, thus reducing the number of keys required and also easily dictating who can access those padlocked areas in a controlled manner. Can the padlock be rekeyed? As many low cost padlocks are not capable of being rekeyed. There are two primary issues to consider when purchasing padlocks: Ask for a school specialist from TopLock on 1300 553 945. BEST LOCK MASTER KEY SOFTWARE FREE
Call us today to organize a free security audit by a trained professional! With absolutely no obligation on your part, we will talk you through your best security options in person. Key management – who controls your keys and who maintains key records?Īnd if you want to know schools that are our clients, check out the list right here.Key systems – which type of master key system?.Dangerous chemicals security – dangerous chemicals may be stored on site by science or ground staff, there are smart ways to manage their security.Locker security – learn more about security options for staff or student lockers.Padlocks – have facilities or items that need securing with padlocks? Find out more.Here is our recommended list of security areas worthy of consideration:
We specialise in school security systems, so if it is time to move on from your current outdated security solution, then you have come to the right company. TopLock have been installing and maintaining restricted key systems for 30 years and we do them very well.