The old gates were padlocked at night and weekends and left open during school days, allowing access to any pedestrians or vehicle drivers to enter the school grounds.
But with a nursery on site and plans to open a children’s centre in the near future, the school decided it was time to control access and improve security.
IC2 recommended FAAC automation arms for both the pedestrian and vehicle gates. They are time controlled and can be set to open at bulk entry and exit times. Reception can override the pre-programmed opening times.
Electronic locking from Adams Rite provides maximum security with egress via an exit loop for the vehicle gate and egress button for the pedestrian gate.
Authorised users can gain access through both gates using a Paxton key fob system. Visitors can communicate with the school via an intercom and activity at the gate is constantly monitored by a high resolution Samsung CCTV camera and Videoswitch digital recording. All of the equipment has a high level of vandal resistance built-in.
