What is BS EN 60839-11-2 - Electronic access control systems about?
BS EN 60839 is a European standard that discusses electronic access control systems. Alarm and electronic security systems are systems designed to detect intrusion, such as unauthorized entry, into a building or other areas such as a home or school. BS EN 60839-11-2 defines the minimum requirements and guidance for the installation and operation of electronic access control systems (EACS) and/or accessory equipment to meet different levels of protection.
BS EN 60839-11-2 includes requirements for planning, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and documentation for the application of EACS installed in and around buildings and areas.
Note: BS EN 60839-11-2 does not cover the methods and procedures for conducting a risk assessment.
Who is BS EN 60839-11-2 - Electronic access control systems for?
BS EN 60839-11-2 on electronic access control systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of electronic access control systems 
- Alarm receiving centres  
- Installers and maintenance personnel  
- Operators and management authorities 
- Local authorities
Why should you use BS EN 60839-11-2 - Electronic access control systems?
Electronic access control system comprises all the constructional and organizational facilities together with equipment required for controlling access. BS EN 60839-11-2 provides application guidelines intended to assist those responsible for establishing an EACS to ascertain the appropriate design and planning of the EACS, both in terms of levels of protection and levels of performance necessary to provide the degree of access control and protection considered appropriate for each installation.
BS EN 60839-11-2 also provides system architecture guidelines, environmental and EMC considerations, risk assessment, and security grading and documentation.
As a result, BS EN 60839-11-2 relies on service-oriented architecture principles. This allows installations where different components can be replaced or updated independently. Using BS EN 60839-11-2 you can define the minimum requirements and guidance for the installation and operation of electronic access control systems (EACS) and/or accessory equipment to meet different levels of protection.
