Access Control Maintenance

Planned preventative maintenance is key to ensuring the long-term reliability of your access control and intercom systems. Regular checks help identify potential issues before they affect performance, reducing the risk of faults or security lapses. By verifying that all components are functioning correctly, maintenance supports system integrity and consistent operation. It also ensures compliance with safety standards and gives peace of mind that your security infrastructure is operating as it should. With a scheduled maintenance plan in place, we can help you protect both the effectiveness and lifespan of your access control systems.

What does a PPM visit include?

During an Access Control PPM visit, our engineer will carry out the following:

Check the installation, location and siting of all equipment against the system record.
Check the satisfactory operation of all access hardware.
Inspect all electrics, also ensuring there are no exposed cables.
Check the mains and standby power supplies to ensure the system can remain functional in the event of any power loss, also checking the correct charging rates.
Ensure the control unit is operating reliably, as it should.
Test the operation of all readers.
Check the release power of all emergency manual call points.
Check the performance of all ‘push to release’ buttons.

What does a PPM visit include?

During an Intercom PPM visit, our engineer will carry out the following:

Ensure all handsets are working, dialing and releasing correctly.
Check the strike or maglock is operating correctly (if applicable).
Ensure trade buttons are operating at the correct times (if necessary).
Check that microphones and speakers are clear with no feedback or static.
Ensure pin codes and/or fob readers are operating as they should.
Check the front facing intercom is clean.
Check the GSM (if applicable) for the correct signal strengths.
Check the video image quality (if applicable).
Ensure there is no damage/twisted cords on the handsets. Inspect all connections in the main panel, checking for loose or corroded connections.