Fail-Safe vs Fail-Secure

This tool starts the Access Control design flow

Use this first to determine how a door should behave during power loss before you choose reader strategy, lock power, panel sizing, and long-term access structure.

This is the logic gate for the rest of the access-control lane, because the wrong fail state can create life-safety conflicts or security exposure before hardware selection is even finalized.

Planning Inputs

Status Legend

CompleteFail-state assumption is usable for the next design step.
WatchAssumptions are incomplete or need review before final report.
RiskLikely design conflict or missing required release behavior.
Authority ReviewAHJ/code/fire/life-safety review may be required.
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Export Report

Add optional project context and generate a clean documentation view that can be printed or saved as a PDF for client or internal use.