Watford Palace Theatre has an access control system with networked control doors, software and proximity ID cards.
A Grade II listed building, opened in 1908, it’s a 600 seater that has had refurbishment to offer modern facilities including its own rehearsal room, wardrobe and scenic workshop, with a new Green Bar Room.
After an initial site survey to understand the unique requirements of the theatre, Amthal Fire & Security installed an access control system of 30 IP networked control doors, software and proximity identity cards.
Dan Baxter, Communications Director for the Palace Theatre, says: “We have an obligation to provide security and accessibility for all theatre-goers, in addition to key members of staff. But any security installed had to be carefully considered with regards its impact on the aesthetics and architectural style of the Edwardian Palace Theatre.
“Amthal Fire & Security understood this and following a thorough site survey, designed the access control system around our needs. The installation process was quick and the new system is easy to manage and ensures complete access, safety and security. We are also safe in the knowledge it’s future proofed so that as we continue to develop the site, the level of protection can continue to grow with the facilities available.”
And Richard Collette, Account Manager at Amthal Fire & Security added: “Watford Palace Theatre was clear in a desire to partner with a company and develop a long professional relationship to maintain the high level of protection required at a theatre premises, with ongoing streams of staff and visitors at all times of day and night. Amthal Fire & Security shares this vision, which is why we go the extra mile to ensuring fire and security solutions exactly fit the requirements of buildings in terms of functionality, flexibility, scalability and management. Watford Palace Theatre is a great example of how the very latest access control solutions can be installed seamlessly in such a beautiful Edwardian building, with no effect to the architectural design.“
About the installer
Amthal Fire & Security is accredited by the Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board (SSAIB) United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) and British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE). Visit www.amthal.co.uk.
