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We provide a full range of commercial locksmith services, business automotive locksmith services, and access control services throughout the Nashville area.

Our fleet of mobile commercial locksmiths is standing by to come to you anywhere in the Nashville area.

What is key control? 

Key Control is simply a system of tracking who has keys and what areas their keys allow them to access.

A large facility may have a complex system of Masterkeys, Sectional Keys Systems, Cloud Based Key Managers, and multiple tiers of control, but for most small businesses you really just need 3 basic parts to your Key Control system. 

The information below can be copied and pasted into your own system and personalized to meet your needs:

1. Policy
2. Key Form
3. Key Record

In practice key control follows a few steps:

1. Create, issue, and enforce a Key Control Policy. The sample below is an excellent simple version from Assa-Abloy that can be tailored to fit your needs:

Purpose

The purpose of this Key Control Policy is to help protect the life, property, and security of this facility and all its occupants.

Specification

This facility shall use a key control system and administrative policies that facilitate the adoption and enforcement of this Key Control Policy.

General

The introduction of a key control policy is essential for the security of this facility and the protection of personnel, property, and equipment.

The facility shall appoint a Key Control Authority with power and authority to: develop all policies and procedures related to the facility’s key management system; and, appoint or become the Key Control Manager to execute and enforce key control policies and procedures.

The Locksmith Shop (internal or contracted service), unless otherwise directed, is responsible for making keys, and installing and maintaining locks and cylinders.

No person shall knowingly alter, duplicate, copy, or make a facsimile of any key to a lock of a building or property thereof without receiving permission from a person duly authorized.

Key Control

The Key Control Authority will determine the appropriate policy and method for the issuing and collecting of all keys.

All keys shall be stored in a secured locked cabinet.

The Key Control Authority shall utilize an effective key control management program and assign the appropriate individual(s) to maintain its use.

To facilitate effective key control, the Key Control Authority may impose a nominal key deposit.

Issuing of Keys

All keys remain the property of (Insert the name of facility).

All keys shall be properly authorized by signature before issuing, and shall only be issued by a designated individual.

The process for which keys shall be issued will be based on defined policies and procedures as set forth by the Key Control Authority.

Keys should be issued only to individuals who have a legitimate need for the key. The number of master keys issued should be limited.

Returning Keys

All keys shall be returned to the issuing department by the keyholder of record.

All lost keys shall be reported immediately to the Key Control Authority. It shall be the facility’s policy that when keys are lost or stolen, to recombine immediately any cylinders accessed by the lost keys.

All found keys shall be returned to the Key Control Authority.

Employee Responsibilities

Employees shall only use their keys to access their assigned work areas and should lock doors when leaving any secured area. Employees must also ensure that keys are safeguarded and properly used.

The unauthorized possession, use, or reproduction of a key may constitute theft or misappropriation. Any employee who violates this policy may be subject to disciplinary action.

2. Create and Maintain a list of keys and locks. This may be as simple as a written list with door numbers and key numbers or as sophisticated as a cloud-based key management system. A good place to start is by using a spreadsheet program, with a list of keys on the left and locks, doors, or areas across the top.

Sample:

3. Keep a written record every time a key is issued, the form below can be helpful in documenting each key issued. This should be filled each time a key is:

• • Issued
  • Lost
  • Returned

Click this LINK to Download a Key Request Form Sample that you can use.

Summary:

By following these Key Control Procedures, you have added a great deal of security to your facility, with little to no out-of-pocket expense. This is a great first step, however, even with a well-managed key control system in place, there is still a risk of unauthorized duplicate keys being cut.

To mitigate this risk, Pop-A-Lock Locksmith Nashville can provide a number of different Restricted Key Systems to meet your needs ranging from basic to very sophisticated, whatever will best fit your needs.

What does a typical restricted key and lock system cost? Most doors can be equipped with Restricted Key Locks for less than $100 per door, often less depending on the brand and type of existing hardware already on the door.

Pop-A-Lock Locksmith Nashville can provide a turn-key (pardon the pun) solution to your facility’s lock and key needs from Masterkey System design to fully implemented key control and restricted key systems. We are just a click or phone call away.

If you are in need of security consulting, access control systems installation, or any commercial locksmith service, click or call today to get a free quote or schedule on-demand service. 

We provide fast, affordable commercial locksmith services throughout the Nashville metro area, including Amqui, Antioch, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Berry Hill, Bordeaux, Brentwood, Brooklin, Cameron-Trimble, Donelson, Edenwold, Forest Grove, Franklin, Goodlettsville, Greenville, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Hopewell, Inglewood, Ivy Point, Jefferson Street District, Jordonia, Kimbro, La Vergne, Lickton, Linton, Little Creek, Madison, Montague, Morny, Mount View, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Music Row, Nashville, Newsom, Oak Hill, Old Hickory, Pasquo, Rayon City, Rural Hill, Smith Springs, Smyrna, Una, Union Hill, Whites Creek

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