Controlling access to your building is a great way to ensure safety, security and privacy. From magnetic locks to keypads and more, we have the tools you need to keep your employees and guests safe. Our high-security locks are made from high-quality materials that will last years without breaking down. We also offer various options so you can find the right lock for your needs, such as residential or even locks for schools.
Our most popular lock is the electronic keypad door lock, which offers easy access control with just a few taps of a button. You can use this type of lock for exterior or interior doors or even create a combination code in case someone loses their keys. Our keyless entry locks provide another convenient option by letting you unlock your door using an RFID card or key fob instead of a traditional key. These devices provide additional security features, such as an alarm system that goes off if someone tries to break down the door or window. They also come with backup batteries in case the power goes out, so you don’t have to worry about being locked out if there’s an emergency at home or work.
If you need help choosing the right type of lock for your property, contact us today!
If you work, own or manage a building that requires communal access for several people, you may have come across master keys as a solution. Controlling the access to your building using master keys is something a lot of commercial & communal buildings do since it’s a comprehensive solution to quite a big issue if it isn’t handled correctly. Allocating certain levels of access to the right people is vital for those that work in buildings that hold sensitive information, protected property or anything that warrants having restricted access. From military barracks to NHS surgeries, using master keys to set access levels is something any communal building can use. If you’d like to find out more about the types of buildings we’ve worked in before, visit our other post on – Master Key Systems For Communal Buildings
Master keys are complex in their design but simple in their use. Using a physical key, our locksmith will cut appropriate keys given to those that need them. There will be a set of keys that will vary in their ability to gain access to specified areas. Whether you’re looking to break your building up into departments or give cleaning or maintenance staff access to the property, there will be a way to allow for this using a master key system.
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Knowing Who Has Access:
You may think that just having new locks set up with X amount of keys and handing them out yourself would solve the issue of allowing people access to certain areas, but this can get confusing quite quickly as you’ll soon lose count of who has a key to what area. Having a general key to access the entire building won’t allow for the appropriate access restriction you desire.
We’ve worked with a handful of clients that are often shocked about how many keys they’ve given out, as over time, people will forget about the keys that have been given out. The solution is using a registered key that only authorised people can obtain. With registered keys, the locksmith orders a specific number and distributes them to the apt people.
This way, access is only given to those that need it. Additional keys can be ordered, but this will have to go through an authorised individual who will have to work with the locksmith to have them ordered & cut from the manufacturer.
Tailored Master Key System:
Millennium Locksmiths can work to design a system that suits your needs. Master key systems are adaptable, expandable & replaceable, so you don’t need to worry about being stuck with a master key system permanently. We’ve designed & fitted master key systems in various buildings, from domestic properties, schools, colleges, universities, local authorities, businesses & offices with multiple sites.
Tailored Master Key Systems are not one size fits all. They are designed to suit your needs and the way you work. With our tailor-made key system, you can have as many keys as you need and change them whenever you want.
We will work with you to ensure that we understand your business, your processes and how your staff operate their working day. This will allow us to design a master key system for you that is flexible enough to adapt to changes in workflow and staffing levels over time.
In a master key system, every user has a unique identification number or code. With this code, the user can access any door in the building. The system works by assigning one master key to each group of users. This master key opens all doors on that level or floor. By assigning unique identification numbers to each user and then using those numbers to program each lock with a specific combination of tumblers, any combination of individual codes can open any door in the building.
The advantage of this system is that only one key needs to be carried by every user. The disadvantage is that if one person loses their key, everyone must get new keys to re-enter their offices after hours or when absent.
Examples of master key systems:
Master key systems can be confusing to visualise since there are so many crossovers when you think about the number of specific keys you need to allow certain access to areas. We have a few examples of master key systems below to help you picture how you could use a master key system in your building.
Do you have multiple entrances?
If you have multiple entrances and exits in your building, then it might be helpful to have more than one master key system. For example, if there are two entrances and five exits, you could have two master key systems – one for each entrance/exit combination. The advantage of this is that there will be no crossover between the two sets of keys, so everything will be kept secure and organised.
Do you have multiple floors?
If your building has multiple floors or sections within it, it might be helpful for each section or floor to have its own set of keys – especially if it is open plan or easy to see from one area into another. Each section can be locked independently without affecting other sections within the same building.
If you manage or own a building that requires a master key system or are curious if a master key system will work for you, call us! Our professional locksmiths are waiting for your call & can advise you on how best to use a master key system.
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