Create a closure plan: explanation, template and tips

 In a locking system, each key has its clearly defined authorizations. However, in order for this to be the case and for the system to be able to fulfil its function to the full extent, a closure plan is necessary. In this article, you can find out what this is all about, how to create a locking plan and why electronic locking systems prove to be particularly advantageous.

What is a locking plan?

A locking plan is the documentation of a locking system. It is considered the basic requirement for the management of a locking system. The plan is essential when ordering a locking system – it is individually adapted to the building and must be well planned and thought through.

Usually, a locking plan starts with a listing of the doors. These need clear names so that there is no confusion or misunderstanding. The dimensions (length A and length B) are also a crucial component.

In a conventional locking system, the locking plan assigns the keys to the locking cylinders with which they can be locked or locked. It is the user's job to determine which key should close which door. There is also talk of defining functions. You usually start with the master key, which has the authorization for all doors.

Other components of a locking plan are the design of the locks and their properties. Complex buildings with a wide range of locking options are usually managed by means of computer-aided management.

Locking plan for digital locking systems

With a conventional locking system, it is set in stone which keys open which locks. Therefore, the locking plan must already be presented when the system is commissioned. It is also much more time-consuming to make sensible planning. After all, everything has to be thought through carefully, as errors lead to a functional limitation of the locking system. Nothing can be changed here afterward  – unless you spend a lot of money on the replacement again.

Digital locking systems offer significant advantages here. They impress with a high degree of flexibility – both in terms of planning and use. Of course, you have to create a locking plan here as well. However, the authorizations of the access media can be changed at any time at will.

Instead of conventional keys, an electronic locking system such as BlueID uses key cards, apps, transponders or fingerprints. It is possible to set individually at any time which access medium has which authorizations. You can even block access completely, which is quite practical, especially if you lose your key.

Digital locking systems are managed with special software. Here, building operators can create their locking plan and change it flexibly. This gives you a locking system that always meets your own needs.

Creating a closure plan: example and template

You can think of the locking plan of a locking system as a table. In addition to general information about the system, it contains detailed information on the doors to be locked and the authorizations of the keys.

A locking plan can look like this:

If appropriate abbreviations are included, a legend must always be used. For our example, this looks like this:

• MK = Master Key
• MGK = Main Group Key
• GK = Group Key
• DC = Double cylinder
• HC = Half cylinder

Of course, when creating the locking plan, each user must pay attention to which authorizations make sense and which do not. Each company has different premises and necessary access rights.

For example, it is common for the holder to have the master key, which can be used to operate any lock. A close office employee or assistant receives the main group key, which can be used to enter not all, but many rooms. Employees with a less extensive field of responsibility only receive a group key, which can be used to unlock only the offices, for example.

If you don't want to create a locking plan for a company, but for a private household, you have to take other things into account. There are often significantly fewer locks here than in a company. In addition, the authorizations are often not so strict. The situation is different with apartment buildings : Here, a key usually closes the entrance door and an apartment door, but not other apartment doors.

Conclusion

In order for a locking system to fully fulfil its purpose, a locking plan must be drawn up. While this often proves to be complicated with conventional systems, users of an electronic locking system enjoy the advantage of maximum flexibility. Contact BlueID and get tailor-made solutions for your locking system to create a locking plan easily and easily.

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