Plan the doors, credentials, cabling, power, network and integrations before construction decisions make the system harder or more expensive to install.
Sentry Audio Video provides Brivo access-control design and pre-wire planning for commercial buildings, condominiums, club facilities, offices, warehouses, mixed-use developments and major renovations throughout South Florida. We translate operational needs into a coordinated low-voltage plan that owners, contractors, architects, door vendors and IT teams can act on.
Start with users and operations—not a hardware list
The right design begins with who needs access, where they need it, when they need it and how exceptions are handled. Employees, residents, board members, vendors, cleaning staff, contractors and visitors may each require different permissions. A useful design documents those workflows before selecting readers and panels.
What the design process addresses
- Controlled-door and gate inventory
- User groups, schedules and credential strategy
- Reader, lock, contact and request-to-exit requirements
- Panel, enclosure and power-supply locations
- Cable types, pathways, conduit and back boxes
- Network drops, addressing and IT coordination
- Video-verification and visitor-management requirements
- Elevator, garage, intercom and alarm interfaces
- Battery backup, surge protection and service access
- Phasing, migration and future expansion capacity
Door hardware coordination prevents expensive change orders
Access control touches the physical door. Electric strikes, magnetic locks, electrified panic hardware, automatic operators, closers and fire-rated assemblies must be coordinated with the frame, egress path and applicable project requirements. We identify interface points and responsibilities early so the technology scope does not conflict with the locksmith, door supplier, electrical contractor or life-safety design.
Brivo cloud and network planning
Cloud-managed access still depends on reliable local power, door hardware and network connectivity. We coordinate panel locations, data connections, power requirements, backup expectations and administrator access with the project’s IT team. If network infrastructure also needs work, Sentry can coordinate commercial networking and structured cabling.
Design for today and the next phase
Projects evolve. A well-planned system leaves practical capacity for additional doors, tenant improvements, amenity expansions and new integrations. We document what is included now and what infrastructure should be installed for later, helping owners avoid reopening finished walls or replacing undersized enclosures.
Typical project deliverables
- Door and device schedule
- Written system scope and operational narrative
- Equipment and licensing basis of design
- Low-voltage pathway and location requirements
- Trade-coordination notes and responsibility matrix
- Budgeting, alternates and phased implementation plan
Deliverables are tailored to the project and are not a substitute for architectural, engineering, code or life-safety documents when those professional services are required.
Continue through installation and support
See the complete Brivo access-control system overview, move into Brivo installation and integration, or plan the long-term service path with our Brivo support and takeover services.
Frequently asked questions
When should access-control planning begin?
Ideally, before door hardware, ceilings and wall finishes are finalized. Early coordination preserves better cable routes and reduces field conflicts.
Can you work with our architect and general contractor?
Yes. We coordinate the technology scope with the project team and help identify dependencies between low voltage, doors, power, networking and life safety.
Can the design cover multiple construction phases?
Yes. We can define the immediate scope while planning pathways, capacity and administration for later doors or buildings.
Plan your Brivo project before construction
Sentry serves projects across Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and surrounding South Florida communities.