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Codes and Standards to consider when designing an Access Control Plan

Multiple agencies have issued codes and standards throughout the years to enhance life safety, improve privacy and reduce fraud. These are a MUST to consider in your access control plan:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (a.k.a. SarbOx or SOX)
  • Building codes and standards. Ensure compliance with following codes and standards:
  • Model Building Code (IBC) — Amendments, Occupancy
  • Life-Safety (NFPA 101) — Means of Egress
  • Fire (NFPA 80) – Retro-fitting, Sprinkler Systems

  • Accessibility (ANSI A117.1) — Operators, Credentials
  • Electrical (NEC NFPA 70) — Installation, Wiring, Products
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