- TermDescription
- Facility Code / Site Code
In card access, a portion of the identifying characteristic of an access credential that is common to a group of users in secured facility.
- Fail-safe
An electric lock that automatically unlocks with any power interruptions.
- Fail-secure
An electric lock that requires power to unlock.
- Fire door
A door that has been certified as a fire and smoke barrier. Special rules govern fire doors, including permissible hardware that can be installed.
- Form C contact
A relay or switch mechanism that contains three terminals (normally open, common, and normally closed).