Electric strike or maglock for our glass front door?+
Glass storefront: usually maglock top-of-frame with REX motion sensor and emergency release button, because strike prep on a glass door frame is often impractical. Standard wood or aluminum commercial door: electric strike in the frame — simpler and code-friendlier.
Do we need request-to-exit sensors?+
Yes for any maglock (code-required). For electric strikes with panic hardware or free-egress levers, REX is often used to shunt the door contact alarm during authorized exits and to fire the strike on push-to-exit buttons at accessible openings.
How much does adding an access-controlled door cost?+
Roughly $2,500-$5,000 per door installed — strike or maglock, reader, REX, door contact, controller port, wiring, and commissioning. Retrofits into existing IDFs and near-by pathway drop the cost; long conduit runs and hardware-heavy openings raise it. We quote fixed per-door after a walk.
Can we retrofit access control onto existing doors?+
Yes — most commercial doors accept an electric strike retrofit, and glass doors take a maglock. We survey each opening, confirm hardware compatibility, and coordinate any door or frame prep with the GC or door contractor.
What happens if power fails?+
Access controllers and locks run on battery backup UPS at the IDF (4-24 hour runtime). Fail-safe openings unlock on power loss; fail-secure stay locked. Free mechanical egress works in either case.
Do you handle multi-tenant buildings with per-tenant credentials?+
Yes. Cloud platforms (Brivo, Openpath/Avigilon Alta, Kisi) support tenant-scoped admin so each tenant manages their own users and schedules while building management retains master control over common areas.
Can you integrate with our alarm and video systems?+
Yes. Door events trigger camera bookmarks and alarm arm/disarm. We integrate with major VMS (Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Verkada) and intrusion (DMP, Bosch, Honeywell).
How do we manage lost credentials?+
Cloud admin console: disable the lost credential and issue a new one in under 30 seconds. Mobile credentials can be revoked remotely with zero physical exchange.
How much does door access systems cost?+
Door Access Systems pricing depends on drop count, cable type, pathway complexity, and building conditions. Most commercial projects range from $150 to $350 per drop installed. Request a free site survey for an itemized quote.
Do you provide door access systems nationwide?+
Yes. Access Cabling is headquartered in California with a nationwide technician network for multi-site rollouts across all 50 states.
Is door access systems certified and warrantied?+
Every installation is Fluke-tested and certified. Structured cabling installs carry manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years through our Panduit, CommScope, Leviton and Belden partner relationships.
