Access control and door hardware manufacturers produce a few different options for this emerging concern, from “touch-free” devices to anti-microbial coatings. But it is up to you, the systems integrator or security dealer, to help your customers decide which option, or combination of options is the best solution.
The spread of germs and bacteria is not a new concern, and every flu season brings a new scare about “superbugs” and the need to take precautions. Why is this a security issue? Because doors and how they are opened and operated is the responsibility of the security installer. Certain clients have pressing reasons for wanting those openings as germ-free as possible.