University of Minnesota  Appendix

Determining Eligibility for Access

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A. Mechanical Keys and U-Card Access

Eligibility to each key type is determined by the Campus Specific Access Compliance Unit. Guidelines for eligibility are as follows:

Key TypeAccess LevelEligibility to Carry
Building Masterwill operate all groups of locks under different master keys within one buildingSpecified Facilities Management Custodial & Maintenance Staff (on a shift basis only), Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Division Heads, Department Heads, building managers, specified departmental personnel, police/fire personnel
Note: Eligibility to carry depends on the campus specific access compliance unit's guidelines.
Sub-Masterwill operate a given group of locks within a buildingChancellors, Deans, Directors, Division Heads, Department Heads and specified personnel for those areas under their jurisdiction.
Individualwill operate locks keyed alikeFaculty, staff, or students (approval from Department Facilities Representative)
Building Entrance with Card Accessoperates card reader doors onlyFire lock box, building manager, and PSECC
Building Entrance without Card Accessdesigned to operate main door(s)Faculty, staff or students (approval from Department Facilities Representative)
Specialized key security systems (uniquely coded access system, operating independent of building master system)will open electrical/mechanical rooms, elevator control rooms, and other high-risk specialized areasChancellors, Deans, Directors, Division Heads, Department Heads, fire lockbox, building manager, and PSECC

B. Special Security Keying

Special security keying is generally discouraged and will be reserved only for high risk applications where it is determined that an extreme level of security control is warranted. Typical installations might include rooms containing dangerous mechanical equipment, or clinical and research areas containing hazardous or infectious agents. Eligibility for changing to a security keying system is evaluated jointly by the Department Facilitites Representative and the Campus Specific Access Compliance unit.

C. Card Access Control Systems

Eligibility for installation for a card access control system will be evaluated jointly by Facilities Management and the Department of Public Safety. Eligibility for access to controlled areas will be determined by the Department Facilities Representative at time of issuance.