1. Count the openings
List external doors, staff-only internal doors and vehicle gates. Note which are shared property, and take photos of each door, frame, lock and nearby cable route.
2. Map the people
Estimate staff, contractors and regular visitors. Identify groups needing different areas or hours, including cleaners and after-hours managers.
3. Decide who manages it
Name a system owner and day-to-day administrator. Agree who issues credentials, removes leavers and handles lost cards. Consider how to access the premises during maintenance or an interruption.
Your planning checklist
- Door list and simple plan
- Approximate user numbers
- Current system details
- Preferred access methods
Separate a door proposal from completed work
The project describing a proposed main-door upgrade in Rockingham already has installed networking and cameras. Its entry stage remains a proposal, illustrating why the door requirements and chosen access equipment need their own scope.