Frequently Asked Questions About Mantrap type entrance control systems
What is a mantrap door system?
What is an Access Control Vestibule™?
How quickly can people navigate through the Access Control Vestibule™?
Can more than one person pass through the entrance control system?
Can someone be physically trapped in this door control system?
Is this security entrance system ADA compliant?
Will the fire marshal approve the use of the Access Control Vestibule?
How is the Access Control Vestibule™ installed?
What are the typical components used in a Access Control Vestibule™?
Is the Access Control Vestibule™ or mantrap cost effective?
How much does an automatic mantrap system cost?
What is the manufacture and delivery time?
Do you have a list of customers to contact on the operation and maintenance of the Access Control Vestibule™?
What is a mantrap door system?
A mantrap is generic term for a security system that monitors and controls two or more interlocking doors in a vestibule that separates a non-secured area (outside) of the building area from a secured (interior) area. These interlocking doors allow only one door to be open at any time. Other descriptive terms used for this type of system include: Access Control Vestibule™, entrance control system, access portal, access control system, entrance portal, and security vestibule. The Novacomm Access Control Vestibule™ (ACV) is the only U.S. patented "mantrap" door system that screens for weapons.
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What is an Access Control Vestibule™?
The Access Control Vestibule™ is the premier mantrap entrance door system that uses weapon detection screening. It consists of a bullet resistant aluminum frame enclosed by bullet resistant glass, and a bullet resistive ceiling. The frame is divided into two separate compartments: one for entry and one for exit. Passage through each compartment is controlled by a set of two interlocking doors. Entry doors and exit doors are totally separate systems. Control of the doors is achieved through the use of exit devices, magnetic locks, infrared sensors, and a metal detector.
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How quickly can people navigate through the Access Control Vestibule™?
It normally takes an individual less than 5 seconds to pass through the entire system if there is no metal detection alarm.
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Can more than one person pass through the entrance control system?
An adult and child can walk through the security vestibule as long as each is successful in passing through the weapons detector. A carried baby can also pass through. Two or more adults cannot pass through the system together.
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Can someone be physically trapped in this door control system?
With standard exiting hardware on the doors, individuals will always be able to exit through the mantrap exit vestibule. The employee in charge of monitoring the system can be given the ability to detain an individual in the exit chamber if that is the procedural objective.
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Is this security entrance system ADA compliant?
The Novacomm Access Control Vestibule™ is fully compliant.
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Will the fire marshal approve the use of the Access Control Vestibule?
Fire codes require an emergency exit path out of all occupied areas and will approve these security door systems. We will secure the appropriate approvals from all permitting agencies for each installation.
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How is the Access Control Vestibule™ installed?
Current building entrance system is removed. Installation of frames, glass and electronics take approximately 8-10 hours, depending on floor level condition. . In new construction, installation is part of the building process. The modular design of this security vestibule makes it possible to relocate to a new location
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What are the typical components used in a Access Control Vestibule™?
Metal detection system, bullet resistant glass and aluminum framing, individual door controls, control panel with emergency override and reset buttons, wireless door lock override button, intercom system, high security door closers and hardware. Other components that may be used are: access control system, card readers, CCTV cameras, digital video recording system, intercom system, remote monitoring and control panel, an alarm sounder, and/or a metal detector.
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Is the Access Control Vestibule™ or mantrap cost effective?
The Access Control Vestibule™ allows an existing employee within the control and monitoring area to handle most issues. They can dispatch authorities to the premises if a situation requires it. Posting a guard at the entrance to a high security area may no longer be required. The cost of their salary, taxes, insurance and benefits can add up quickly to over $70K annually. An automatic entrance control system requires only occasional human intervention when there is an alarm or bypass condition. Significant insurance savings may also be available. A building with an automatic mantrap entrance control system will have lower premiums. The cost of the state of the art Access Control Vestibule™ can be recovered in less than one year based on savings in security labor costs alone.
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How much does an automatic mantrap system cost?
The installed cost for the Access Control Vestibule™ one or two chamber door system price can range from $39.5K to around $55K.
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What is the manufacture and delivery time?
The standard lead time for delivering a custom Access Control Vestibule™ is 5-6 weeks.
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Do you have a list of customers to contact on the operation and maintenance of the Access Control Vestibule™?
A list is available on request.
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