The Importance of UL Certification for Security Entrances
Obtaining Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification sets the gold standard for security products, affirming their dependability, safety, and security. Understanding the crucial role of this certification is key for those responsible for choosing, implementing, and upholding secure entry solutions within their facilities.
UL certification assures that the chosen entryways comply with industry-leading safety and security requirements, giving residents and building owners peace of mind. Let’s take a closer look at what UL certification means and its importance for security measures.
Understanding UL Certification
UL, also known as Underwriters Laboratories, is a third-party, not-for-profit organization founded in 1894. UL tests and certifies products across over 18,000 categories, including electrical, mechanical, and chemical, ensuring they meet stringent safety standards. The UL symbol is synonymous with trust, indicating that a product has been rigorously tested and deemed safe for its intended use.
The Rigorous Certification Process
The UL certification process involves a thorough review of product information, including mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals. Testing is conducted to verify compliance with electrical, mechanical and fire safety standards. Manufacturers may need to make design changes to achieve compliance, and UL inspectors visit manufacturing plants to ensure consistency in production. UL also conducts unscheduled visits to re-evaluate products, maintaining the integrity of the certification.
The Vital Role of Security Entrances
Security entrances, such as revolving doors and turnstiles, are crucial to an organization’s safety strategy. They control access to facilities, allowing only authorized individuals to enter. With advanced technologies like anti-piggybacking, anti-tailgating, touchless entry, and facial recognition, these entrances are critical in preventing unauthorized access and potential physical security breaches.
Given their significant responsibility, security entrances must be. A malfunctioning security entrance can lead to severe risks, including theft, workplace violence, and other incidents. UL certification ensures these products meet high safety standards, providing security professionals with peace of mind.
Industry Standards and Certifications
Various security entrance products are UL-certified across different categories, such as:
- Mechanical Turnstiles: UL294 (standard for access control) and CAN/ULC S319 (Canadian National Standard for Electronic Access Control Systems) certifications ensure reliable performance and safety.
- Optical Turnstiles: UL325 (ANSI/CAN) and UL2593 certifications cover a range of optical turnstiles, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards.
- Door Products: UL2593 and UL325 (ANSI/CAN) certifications apply to different types of security doors, ensuring they function safely and effectively.
Field Evaluations
Traditional UL certification may not be practical for custom-designed or one-of-a-kind products. In such cases, field evaluations are a viable alternative. These evaluations are conducted on-site to assess the product’s compliance with relevant standards. Minor changes can be made in the field to achieve compliance if necessary. However, it’s important to note that field certifications apply only to the specific installation and would need re-evaluation if the product is moved.
Boon Edam’s Commitment to Security and Sustainability
Boon Edam offers a range of UL-certified security turnstiles suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Our full-height turnstiles provide a rugged, low-maintenance solution ideal for harsh outdoor conditions. These turnstiles act as a deterrent against tailgating and unauthorized entry at the perimeter of a facility. Initially utilized for outdoor access control, Boon Edam has continuously developed these turnstiles to fit interior and exterior applications.
Plus, our full-height turnstiles are shipped and fitted as stand-alone units or as part of an integrated system, allowing for a speedier implementation process and a significant reduction in the work needed for high-security product completion. The Turnlock range, for instance, comprises durable, low-maintenance, full-height turnstiles designed for high-traffic areas in extreme environments, ensuring consistent, dependable operation.
UL Certification Commitment
UL certification is critical to product safety, especially for security entrances. It assures that products have been rigorously tested and meet high safety standards.
As Boon Edam prioritizes safety and quality, its extensive list of UL-certified products reflects its commitment to protecting people and property. See a list of these products below, and contact us to learn more.
Boon Edam UL Certification List:
Mechanical Turnstiles
- Trilock 60, Trilock 75, Trilock 75 CA: UL294, CAN/ULC S319
- Turnlock Series: UL294, CAN/ULC S319
Optical Turnstiles
- Speedlane SL300: UL325 (ANSI/CAN)
- Speedlane Swing: UL2593, UL325, CSA C22.2 No. 247-14
- Speedlane Open: UL2593, UL325, CSA C22.2 No. 247-14
- Speedlane Compact: UL2593, UL325, CSA C22.2 No. 247-14
- Speedlane Slide: UL2593, UL325, CSA C22.2 No. 247-14
Door Products
- Tourlock (TL): UL2593, UL325 (ANSI/CAN)
- Circlelock (CL): UL2593, UL325 (ANSI/CAN)
- TQM and Crystal Series w/PPS (BoonAssist): UL325, CSA C22.2 No. 247-14
