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Access Control System Inspection

Periodic inspection for electronic access control systems and components.

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Site & Inspector Details

Inspection Items

Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass  |  F = Fail  |  N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.

# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Card Readers
1Card / fob readers responding correctly, LED indicators functional
2Reader housings secure, free from damage or tampering
3Valid credentials grant access; expired credentials denied
Biometric Devices
4Fingerprint / facial recognition sensors clean and responsive
5Enrolment database verified, false rejection rate acceptable
Electric Locks
6Electromagnetic locks engaging and holding to rated force
7Electric strikes operating correctly on valid credential
8Locks release on fire alarm activation (fail-safe mode tested)
Door Contacts
9Reed switches and door contacts aligned, reporting correct status
10Door-held-open alarm triggers within configured time delay
11Request-to-exit (REX) buttons and sensors operational
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Site
Date
Inspector
# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Controller Panel
12Controller enclosure secure, tamper switch functional
13Backup battery condition tested, voltage within specification
Wiring
14All cabling secured in conduit or trunking, no exposed wiring
15Cable terminations tight, labelled and free from corrosion
Software & Database
16Software version current, firmware updates applied
17User database reviewed: inactive accounts disabled, permissions current
18Event logs recording correctly, audit trail accessible
19System backup completed and verified
Emergency Override
20Break-glass units intact, tested and resealed
21Emergency egress compliant: doors open freely on fire alarm or power loss
22Lockdown procedure tested and documented
Overall Result
PASS: all items satisfactory, system compliant FAIL: fault(s) identified, see table below

Faults & Corrective Actions  (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)

Item # Fault description Corrective action / reported to Rectified by / date

Declaration

I declare that I have completed this access control system inspection in accordance with the site security management plan and applicable Australian Standards (AS/NZS 60839). All faults identified have been recorded and reported to the responsible person. Any compromise to emergency egress must be rectified immediately.

Inspector Sign-off
Signature
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Date & time
Security Manager / Facility Manager Acknowledgment
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Date