Access Control: Guidance on Installation

General description
a. The Access Control System is applicable for the all points where unauthorized personal
might gain entry or access to restricted area of the project property and safety – critical
equipment associated with operating system.
b. Number of card readers, and alarm input and output modules are distributed within the
different areas of the (substation, Technical room, and Battery and AARU rooms/area).
c. ACS will utilize distributed control panels throughout the project, each control panel shall
control number of doors.
d. Doors status and varies transactions are to be transmitted to the central control station
that located in the (Security EER). Doors will be configured as per the nature of area under
control i.e. card reader In, card reader Out, REX, door positioning switch,..etc. The system
panels will work in standalone mode in case of cabling damage without effecting the ACS
function.
e. The integration between the access control system and fire alarm system shall open doors
in case of fire.

Introduction

An access control system is an effective form of security and its benefits include:
1. An important part of an overall electronic security system
2. Enhanced security of employees, residents, buildings and assets
3. Ability to work with other in-house security measures
4. Reduction in the overall cost of managing security

When looking to fit access control you need to be aware of the potential contribution of access
control systems when surveying premises, and should understand how and when to specify
them to effectively control or restrict access. There is a suite of European standards, which have
been adopted as British standards and which adequately cover the system design, installation
and equipment requirements of access control systems. However, they do not provide guidance
on the grading of systems.
This document has been produced as a guide to assist in selecting the correct access control
requirements in line with other security applications. It lists the various depths of security that
may be required, and identifies what the specifier should consider when specifying access
controls.

Security
Access Control is a 24/7 electronic security solution providing physical and operational security
whilst the premises are open or closed.
• A physical deterrent at perimeter access points reducing walk-in theft and attack
• A means of restricting access to company data and assets
• Keeping untrained/unauthorised persons from hazardous areas
• Replaces cost and management of physical keys
• Overcomes need to replace locks if keys lost/stolen
• Control and audit of authorised persons – instant granting or removing access rights
• Controls and monitors who goes where and when
• Centralised control and monitoring of remote and multiple sites.

Environmental
Often overlooked, the environmental benefits of a well deployed access control system can
include:-
• Determination of building occupancy and usage to increase efficiency
• Control of lighting and heating based on occupancy
• Door monitoring can help prevent heat loss
• Remote barrier/door control can reduce the need to visit unattended sites to provide access

Health & Safety

Controlled access to areas and equipment based on competency can assist in compliance with
health and safety objectives.
• Limit access to areas and equipment to authorised and trained users
• Integrate with training and competency systems
• Update access based upon competency and training
• Provides detailed H&S access reports
• Can be used to monitor exposure in hazardous areas
• Limit access to areas containing dangerous or hazardous equipment/materials
• Restrict access to contaminated areas or areas under construction.