There are many benefits associated with access control systems. These types of systems control who has access to a commercial building. Typically, an RFID chip is implanted into a card. That card is then waved in front of a reader to allow access to those who are allowed to enter the building. When an employee is terminated, has resigned or has retired, their card can be deactivated. This helps keep the premise safer than using pin pads on the door that need their codes constantly changed or giving physical keys to employees. As technology has evolved, so to have the features that can be integrated into an access control system. Here are a few of the unique features that can help keep your building safer with the help of access control systems. 

Fingerprint Reader

One of the drawbacks to an access control system is that someone may gain access to the building if they steal a key or if an employee loses their key. The key can be deactivated if the employee reports the key as missing, but employees may think they misplaced it or may want to look at home before reporting it to their employer. One of the features that you can integrate into this type of system to prevent this issues is a fingerprint reader. Instead of a card key, each employee would scan their finger on a reader and be granted access to the building based on this. 

Tiered Opening System

Another unique feature you may want to integrate into your access control system to make it safer is a tiered opening system. Each employee is given a tier number based on their position or security clearance. Each door is then programmed with the highest tier level that is allowed to access the space. This prevents every employee from having access to every part of the building, ensuring only those who should be in a room or space have access to that room or space. 

Temperature Monitoring

The last unique feature that can be integrated into an access control system is temperature monitoring. Access control systems may be able to monitor temperature changes. Based on these changes, they may be able to alert you to the fact that a fire may be present. If the system detects that there is an issue, it may unlock all of the doors in the area, helping employees to escape faster. The last thing you want is an employee to have to wave their card key over a series of doors to 

If you are interested in any of these features, contact the company that installed or maintains your access control system. They can help make the changes necessary to update your system and allow you to use these features. For more information, contact a business such as Complete Cabling Solutions Inc.