CIP by CtrlAtlas Inc. / Division 28
Access Control & Intercom
Electronic entry brings together doors, users, communications and network infrastructure. CIP coordinates access-control and intercom installation with the owner, project team and relevant door and electrical trades.
Request installation pricingInstallation scope
- Door access and FOB/RFID infrastructure
- Electronic entry and intercom integration
- Associated low-voltage cabling and network interfaces
- Functional testing and commissioning of the agreed scope
What to include in your package
Include door schedules, hardware details, user requirements and integration expectations. Door hardware, egress, fire-alarm interfaces and regulated work require explicit coordination with the responsible qualified trades.
For new construction, renovations, expansions and technology upgrades across Southern Ontario. Scope and availability are confirmed before a bid is accepted.
How it works
A commercial access-control system typically pairs a networked door controller with a reader at each opening, issuing credentials — fobs, cards or mobile credentials — to authorized users instead of relying on physical keys. Multi-door and multi-site deployments are unified under a single platform where the project calls for it, so access can be managed centrally rather than door-by-door. Intercom systems are frequently integrated with access control at building entrances, and both commonly share the same low-voltage cabling and network infrastructure as the rest of the building’s structured cabling. Door hardware, egress requirements and fire-alarm interfaces remain the responsibility of the qualified trades managing those systems; CIP coordinates its scope against those interfaces rather than assuming them.
Where this applies
- Offices and corporate entrances
- Warehouses and industrial facilities
- Retail locations with multiple doors
- Multi-site businesses needing centralized access management
Does CIP take responsibility for all life-safety systems?
No. Access and intercom scope does not imply responsibility for fire alarms or every life-safety system. Those interfaces and responsibilities must be confirmed with the appropriate project specialists.
Division 28 electronic security and contractor project supportFrequently asked questions
How does commercial access control work?
A networked door controller and reader at each opening validate a credential — fob, card or mobile — and grant or deny entry, with activity logged centrally depending on the platform.
Can access control integrate with security cameras?
Yes, commonly. Integration depends on the specific platforms involved and is confirmed during scope review.
Is CIP responsible for door hardware or locksmith work?
No. Door hardware, egress and fire-alarm interfaces remain the responsibility of the qualified trades managing those systems; CIP coordinates electronic access scope against those interfaces.
Can multi-door or multi-site systems be unified?
Yes. Multiple doors or multiple locations can be managed under a single access-control platform where the project specification calls for it.
Does intercom integrate with access control?
Yes, intercom at building entrances is commonly integrated with access control and shares similar low-voltage cabling and network infrastructure.
Do you coordinate with electrical and door-hardware trades?
Yes. Access-control and intercom installation is coordinated with the relevant door, electrical and life-safety trades on each project.