28 10 00 Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection

A worker in a neon yellow safety jacket repairs an electrical control box at a busy intersection with vehicles passing by.

Modern defense: Access control for critical sites

November 24, 2025

Securing critical infrastructure is a top priority for many industry and government organizations, including the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), among others.

By Guerry Bruner

Codes and standards of power-operated swinging doors

November 3, 2025

This article specifically covers the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) A156.10, Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors, and A156.19, Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Swinging Doors, and the International Building Code (IBC) 2021 Edition, Chapter 11: Accessibility.

Securing the future: Electrification of doors and hardware

April 22, 2025

Over the past few decades, electrified hardware and doors have revolutionized how buildings are secured and accessed, from hotels and hospitals to office spaces and apartment complexes.

On the rise: Securing entrance ways with retrofits

April 14, 2023

Physical security retrofit is not as simple as it used to be. With today’s health compliance mandates and growing social upheaval, physical security upgrades must transcend previous technologies which only focused on minimizing organizational risks in corporate office buildings.

Best practices for selecting and installing door interlock technology

September 13, 2018

Choosing a door control system for a facility is of the utmost importance to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and assets. Owners and designers need to select a system that is appropriate based on the flow of people, the type of assets held within the facility, and current and future security threats.

Specifying hacking-resistant access control

May 12, 2017

Hacking has become a far bigger threat than most think. Indeed, the greatest risk to national security comes from not from aircraft carriers or infantry divisions, but a computer with a simple Internet connection located anywhere in the world.

Balancing Security and Accessibility: Selecting door hardware for mixed-use facilities

February 9, 2017

The design process for any building involves a great deal of conflict resolution. A careful balance must be struck between convenience, security, life safety, and aesthetics—particularly at the structure’s openings.

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28 10 00 Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection

Modern defense: Access control for critical sites

Codes and standards of power-operated swinging doors

Securing the future: Electrification of doors and hardware

On the rise: Securing entrance ways with retrofits

Best practices for selecting and installing door interlock technology

Specifying hacking-resistant access control

Balancing Security and Accessibility: Selecting door hardware for mixed-use facilities

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Best practices for selecting and installing door interlock technology

Specifying hacking-resistant access control

Balancing Security and Accessibility: Selecting door hardware for mixed-use facilities

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