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The main pedestrian entrance is located in The Cut at the bottom of South Street. | The main pedestrian entrance is located in [[The Cut]] at the bottom of South Street. Additional entrances are sited in the [[Service Yard|service yard]] and at the end of Flanks A and C. All entrances are fitted with a secure door entry system which is operated as follows: | ||
=== Entering the building === | ===Entering the building=== | ||
==== Residents ==== | ====Residents==== | ||
[[File:Standard-proximity-reader.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Image 1 Proximity Reader]] | |||
[[File:Main-entrance-proximity-reader.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Image 2 Entry panel proximity reader]] | |||
To enter the building, the [[Proximity Fob|proximity fob]] should be presented within a 4cm range of the proximity reader (Image 1). At the main pedestrian entrance, this is located at the at the bottom of the entry panel (Image 2). In response to an authorised fob, the door will automatically unlock and open, and then automatically close and relock after a pre-set delay period. | |||
==== Visitors ==== | ====Visitors==== | ||
To call an apartment from the entry panel lobby gate: | [[File:Numeric-calling-panel.png|thumb|150x150px|Image 3 Entry panel]] | ||
To call an apartment from the entry panel (Image 3) lobby gate: | |||
1 Select street | 1 Select street | ||
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3 Press bell button | 3 Press bell button | ||
Once you have done this the panel will emit a ringing tone indicating the apartment has been called and the entry phone unit | Once you have done this the panel will emit a ringing tone indicating the apartment has been called and the [[Communication#Entry Phone|entry phone]] unit in the apartment will sound to notify the resident of your arrival. | ||
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=== Leaving the building === | ===Leaving the building=== | ||
The electric door lock release switch is located on the wall adjacent to the door. Press the button marked ‘press to exit’. The door can then be opened and will automatically relock after a preset delay period. | The electric door lock release switch is located on the wall adjacent to the door. Press the button marked ‘press to exit’. The door can then be opened and will automatically relock after a preset delay period. | ||
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=== Notes === | ===Notes=== | ||
==== If the lobby door fails to open ==== | ====If the lobby door fails to open==== | ||
Break the glass on the adjacent green ‘emergency exit’ box to release the lock and report the problem to the | Break the glass on the adjacent green ‘emergency exit’ box to release the lock and report the problem to the [[Contacts|Management Company]]. Note that residents will be charged for any repairs to the break glass panel resulting from unnecessary or inappropriate use. | ||
==== If the fire alarm system is activated ==== | ====If the fire alarm system is activated==== | ||
The door locks will automatically release - if not, the lock can be released using the break glass panel described above. Note that residents will be charged for any repairs to the break glass panel resulting from unnecessary or inappropriate use. | The door locks will automatically release - if not, the lock can be released using the break glass panel described above. Note that residents will be charged for any repairs to the break glass panel resulting from unnecessary or inappropriate use. | ||
==== If the building power supply fails ==== | ====If the building power supply fails==== | ||
The door entry system will continue to operate from a backup battery for a limited period of time. Once the battery is exhausted, the door will remain unlocked until the power supply is restored. | The door entry system will continue to operate from a backup battery for a limited period of time. Once the battery is exhausted, the door will remain unlocked until the power supply is restored. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 1 October 2024
The main pedestrian entrance is located in The Cut at the bottom of South Street. Additional entrances are sited in the service yard and at the end of Flanks A and C. All entrances are fitted with a secure door entry system which is operated as follows:
Entering the building
Residents
To enter the building, the proximity fob should be presented within a 4cm range of the proximity reader (Image 1). At the main pedestrian entrance, this is located at the at the bottom of the entry panel (Image 2). In response to an authorised fob, the door will automatically unlock and open, and then automatically close and relock after a pre-set delay period.
Visitors
To call an apartment from the entry panel (Image 3) lobby gate:
1 Select street
2 Enter apartment number
3 Press bell button
Once you have done this the panel will emit a ringing tone indicating the apartment has been called and the entry phone unit in the apartment will sound to notify the resident of your arrival.
Leaving the building
The electric door lock release switch is located on the wall adjacent to the door. Press the button marked ‘press to exit’. The door can then be opened and will automatically relock after a preset delay period.
Notes
If the lobby door fails to open
Break the glass on the adjacent green ‘emergency exit’ box to release the lock and report the problem to the Management Company. Note that residents will be charged for any repairs to the break glass panel resulting from unnecessary or inappropriate use.
If the fire alarm system is activated
The door locks will automatically release - if not, the lock can be released using the break glass panel described above. Note that residents will be charged for any repairs to the break glass panel resulting from unnecessary or inappropriate use.
If the building power supply fails
The door entry system will continue to operate from a backup battery for a limited period of time. Once the battery is exhausted, the door will remain unlocked until the power supply is restored.