Security is a key concern for any business, and those with buildings that contain multiple restricted areas can often benefit from a master key system. Master keying involves creating keys that can provide access to many different locked areas instead of just one, and such systems offer several compelling advantages.

Here are just five.

1. Offers Convenience

One of the main benefits of master keys is only needing one key to access any part of your property, which is naturally far more convenient than having to sort through numerous keys every time you want to access a new area. This makes master keys ideal for business owners, but they're also good for security personnel who may need to make checks throughout the day.

2. Controls Access

The main purpose of any key system is going to be to enhance security, and master key systems are ideal in this regard. You can choose to keep the master key for yourself to keep complete control over access to certain areas, or you can provide others with a master key to ensure only certain people have access to certain areas.

3. Avoids Copied Keys

Key duplication can obviously be a major security concern, but it's one that can be largely eliminated by using a master key to control access to certain areas. That's because master keys can have their own registered design. This means that only the locksmith who provided the original master keys can provide duplicates, and often only after permission has been granted from the business owner.

4. Allows Tracking

By providing master keys to only a select number of people, you will be better able to track who has access to certain areas. As such, it will be much easier to identify the people who had access to a certain area in the event of theft or intrusion. This in itself can help prevent such issues since would-be wrongdoers will know that it's much easier to identify them when master keys are in use.

5. Controls Costs

There are plenty of access control systems from which to choose, but most require a large outlay and the replacement of all your locks. With a master key system, that isn't such an issue. If you already have a standard lock system, you can easily transform it into a master system since all a master key needs is an extra set of pins. That means the system will be quick to install and very cost-effective.

For more information, contact a commercial locksmith near you.