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Access Control Installers For Commercial Property
Safe and Sound Security installs commercial access control systems for offices, warehouses, schools, and government facilities nationwide. A Verkada Platinum Partner approved on 15+ government procurement vehicles, with 19+ years in business and 20,000+ locations protected. We design, install, and service key card, mobile credential, and biometric door access systems for buildings of any size.
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How Safe and Sound Security Installs Access Control
1. Site Assessment
Every access control project starts with a walkthrough of your facility. Our technicians map every entry point, evaluate existing wiring and door hardware, and identify security gaps. If your building has electrified locks, card readers, or control panels from a previous system, we assess what can be reused to reduce cost. The site assessment also covers network infrastructure, because cloud-based platforms like Brivo and Verkada need reliable PoE connectivity at every door.
2. System Design
Based on the assessment, we recommend the right access control platform, credential types, and integration points. A 10-door office with one location has different needs than a school district with 600 doors across 12 campuses. We match the system to your facility size, compliance requirements, and budget. If your project involves government funding, we verify NDAA compliance for all specified hardware before procurement.
3. Installation
Safe and Sound Security technicians handle all installations in-house. No subcontractors. We mount card readers, pull cables, install control panels, configure controllers, and program initial credentials. For buildings where running new wire is not practical, we install wireless locks from Salto that retrofit existing doors. All cabling and low-voltage work is performed under our C7 license.
4. Training and Handoff
After installation, we train your staff on credential management, audit trails, remote access, and emergency lockdown procedures. Cloud-based systems include browser and mobile app access, allowing administrators to add or revoke credentials, adjust door schedules, and review access logs from anywhere. Safe and Sound Security provides ongoing service, maintenance, and monitoring under a service-level agreement.
What Commercial Access Control Installation Covers
Safe and Sound Security provides full-service access control installation from system design through commissioning and ongoing maintenance. Every project starts with a site assessment to map entry points, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend the right combination of hardware, software, and credentials. We install access control for industrial facilities, warehouses, offices, retail locations, schools, hospitals, and government buildings.
Cloud-Based and On-Premise Access Control Platforms
Brivo is our primary cloud platform for multi-site commercial access control. Manage doors, credentials, and schedules from any browser or the Brivo Mobile Pass app. Mobile credentials work through Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, so employees badge in with their phone instead of carrying a card. For facilities requiring on-premise control, Lenel (LenelS2) and Genetec Synergis provide enterprise-grade access management with local servers. Verkada offers a hybrid approach: cloud-managed access control with no on-site server hardware required.
Credentials and Readers for Every Entry Point
Safe and Sound Security installs every credential type: key cards, key fobs, mobile credentials, PIN keypads, and biometric readers (fingerprint and facial recognition). HID card readers are the industry standard for commercial and government buildings, with PIV and CAC compatibility for federal facilities requiring HSPD-12 compliance. For schools and offices that need access control without running new wire, Salto wireless locks retrofit existing doors. ASSA ABLOY/Schlage electronic locks include classroom lockdown buttons and are the first electronic locks on the GSA Approved Products List.
Integrated Security: Access Control, Cameras, and Alarms
Access control is most effective when linked to security cameras and alarm systems. Safe and Sound Security handles both security installation and structured cabling under the same C7 license, so there is no coordination between separate contractors. When a credential is presented at a door reader, the access event links to the nearest camera's footage automatically. If someone forces a door or presents a revoked credential, the alarm system triggers an alert. One contractor, one integrated system.
Access Control Brands We Install
Safe and Sound Security is brand-agnostic. We recommend the access control platform that fits your facility, budget, and compliance requirements.
- Brivo: Cloud-based, multi-site management, mobile credentials
- Verkada: Cloud-managed, NDAA-compliant, FIPS 140-2 validated
- Avigilon Alta: Touchless, cloud-native access control (formerly OpenPath)
- HID: Industry-standard readers and credentials, PIV/CAC compatible
- Salto: Wireless locks, retrofit existing doors without new wiring
- Lenel (LenelS2): Enterprise and federal government, FICAM compliant
- Schlage: Classroom locks with lockdown buttons, on the GSA Approved Products List
- Genetec Synergis: Enterprise unified platform, open architecture with 900+ partners
See our full access control brand directory for additional options, including Honeywell, Kantech, PDK, and Keri.
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Access Control Projects by Safe and Sound Security
GoFundMe — Multi-Office Access Control Unification
Safe and Sound Security unified access control and video management across GoFundMe’s San Francisco and Menlo Park offices. The project consolidated the company’s Brivo access control system and Eagle Eye video platform into a single cloud-managed environment, upgraded two doors with new access control infrastructure, and integrated existing Axis cameras into a unified video system. GoFundMe extended the partnership to additional locations after the San Francisco project. Read the full case study.
California Employment Development Department — 5-Office Standardized Deployment
EDD needed a repeatable, on-premise access control system across five regional offices: Chico, Redding, Santa Rosa, Vallejo, and Eureka. Safe and Sound Security installed Axis Communications access control panels and readers at each site, reusing existing electrified door hardware to reduce cost. Each office received a locally managed system with no cloud dependency. The standardized design allowed EDD to streamline procurement and simplify staff training across all locations. Read the full case study.
Azusa Unified School District — 12-Campus District-Wide Security
Safe and Sound Security secured Azusa Unified School District’s 12 facilities serving 7,000 students with Verkada cloud-managed access control, 410 security cameras, visitor management, and air quality sensors. The access control phase covers 600 doors district-wide, with lockdown capability for active-shooter response. The project was funded by a federal grant, and all hardware is NDAA-compliant. Read the full case study.
Compliance-Ready Access Control Installation
- NDAA Section 889 bans access control equipment from five manufacturers (including Hikvision and Dahua) on any government-funded project. This applies to federal, state, local, and education facilities. Safe and Sound Security installs only NDAA-compliant access control hardware on government and education projects.
- We are approved on 15+ procurement vehicles, including CMAS, PEPPM, GSA Schedule 84, BuyBoard, OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell. View all procurement programs. CA Small Business Certified (DGS #2011098) for state and local contracts.
- For federal buildings requiring HSPD-12 and FIPS 201 compliance, we install Lenel (LenelS2) with HID PIV card readers. For K-12 schools, Verkada cloud-managed access paired with ASSA ABLOY/Schlage classroom lockdown locks provides both perimeter control and interior lockdown capability.
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FAQs
How much does access control installation cost per door?
Commercial access control installation typically ranges from $500 to $5,000+ per door, depending on hardware, credential type, wiring, and software licensing. Cloud-based systems like Brivo often cost less upfront than on-premise platforms because there is no server hardware to purchase or maintain. Wireless locks from Salto reduce installation costs further by eliminating door wiring. Contact Safe and Sound Security for a site-specific quote. See our full access control cost breakdown for more details.
Someone just quit. Should I replace the locks?
If you have a traditional lock-and-key system, it’s best to replace the locks when an employee leaves. But rekeying every time someone departs is expensive and disruptive. Future-proof your business by investing in an electronic access control system that makes the process simple. When an employee leaves, you deactivate their fob or card, and they can no longer enter the facility.
What types of access control credentials are available?
The main credential types are key cards (proximity and smart cards), key fobs, mobile credentials (smartphone-based via Bluetooth or NFC), PIN keypads, and biometric readers (fingerprint, facial recognition). Mobile credentials through Apple Wallet and Google Wallet are replacing physical cards in many commercial buildings because they cannot be cloned or shared. Government facilities often require PIV or CAC cards with HID readers for federal compliance.
Can you integrate access control with existing security cameras?
Yes. Safe and Sound Security integrates access control with security camera systems, so every door event automatically links to video footage. When a credential is presented at a reader, the system pulls the corresponding camera feed. This makes investigating incidents faster because you see who used which credential and the video proof in one search. We handle both security and structured cabling under one C7 license.
Do you install access control for government and education buildings?
Yes. Safe and Sound Security is approved on 15+ government procurement vehicles, including CMAS, GSA Schedule 84, PEPPM, and BuyBoard. All access control hardware we install for government-funded projects is NDAA-compliant. For K-12 schools, we install Verkada cloud-managed access, Schlage classroom lockdown locks, and Aiphone intercom systems.
Can biometric readers replace key cards and fobs?
Biometric readers (fingerprint and facial recognition) can fully replace cards and fobs for door access. They eliminate the cost of issuing, tracking, and replacing physical credentials. Biometrics are most common in high-security areas like server rooms, executive suites, and cannabis facilities where identity verification matters more than speed. Most commercial facilities use biometrics alongside card or mobile credentials rather than replacing them entirely.
What happens to our access control system when we move locations?
Safe and Sound Security handles access control migration between facilities. Cloud-based systems like Brivo transfer user databases and access schedules to a new site with no data loss. Card readers, control panels, and biometric readers can often be relocated if the hardware is compatible with the new building’s wiring and door types. Our technicians assess what transfers and what needs replacement before the move begins.
Do you install intercom and entry systems for apartment buildings?
Yes. Safe and Sound Security installs intercom and telephone entry systems for apartment buildings, condos, and gated communities. Aiphone IP intercoms let tenants see and speak with visitors at the front door and release access remotely from their phone. DoorKing telephone entry systems handle vehicle gate access for multi-family properties.
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