Not all commercial sites require all entry points to have the same level of security. In fact, this is where a high-security entry door is designed to pay for itself. It grants the building owner more control over the access points that require increased security.
Where it’s a good value
These doors can be used to protect stock, cash, or equipment at a storage room, server room, cash office, etc. Anywhere a site already has controlled access is a good candidate for the added security these doors would provide. The same goes for the main entrance of a retail or office space. These doors need to be functional as an entrance. If not, they lose the added purpose of providing security. In these cases, the security features should be built into a working entry door.
What makes a door “high-security”?
While most high-security doors start with steel or composite door options (over timber or standard aluminum), it’s more important to consider the frame. A high-security steel door in a poor quality frame is still a low-security door. The hinges must also be resistant to attack, as if the door is forcibly removed, the lock is rendered useless. Multi-point locking systems are much more common on these style doors as opposed to a single point failure at the door handle.
High-security doors and access control
Most high-security doors on commercial premises are fitted with an access control system, as opposed to a traditional lock and key. Typically this is a keypad, fob or card-based system. They all have a record of who has accessed the doors and when. This is important when defending a case after the event, and removing the threat of a lost key and unlimited access.
There isn’t a single specification that dictates a high-security door. It depends on what is behind the door and how valuable that is.