Before any reader or controller is specified, someone has to map the building's entry points, traffic flow, and compliance obligations against what the system must accomplish. In Atlanta, new commercial buildings over 100,000 square feet are required to include camera integration infrastructure, which affects door and reader placement from the design phase. The 2024 IBC with Georgia Amendments adds egress and door hardware standards that must be addressed before installation begins. A managed provider includes this assessment in the project scope.
-
Maintenance requirements identified before any hardware is specified.
-
Single point of contact from first walkthrough through commissioning.
-
Future credential formats and firmware upgrades planned into the design.