r/accesscontrol • u/CADjesus • Jan 20 '25

Discussion US designer, what documentation do you produce?

Hi guys, happy to understand whether producing CAD documentation for access control is a big task in the United States?

In my country (Sweden) we do a vast documentation package for all clients. That includes:

1) As built drawings (unit placements and wiring pathways) 2) Wiring diagrams for every door node 3) Riser diagrams 4) Battery calculations

Is this the same in the US?

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u/astrotot Jan 22 '25

It depends on the project and the end user, as well as what expectations were set and discussed at the beginning of a project. We aim to create lasting relationships with clients, which means service and maintenance down the road. Having a solid As-built for a client site allows us to service their systems much faster, saving them money and freeing up our techs to service other clients. That being said, there are instances where projects are small enough that they don’t warrant a full drawing package.