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Access control in Otley

Salts Fire and Security provides access control installation in Otley, covering Pool-in-Wharfedale, Bramhope, Menston and the rest of the LS21 area. Our engineers are based in Baildon, so Otley is part of our everyday working area.

Accredited and approved
BAFE fire safety registerSSAIB certifiedCHAS accredited contractorPaxton Gold Partner 2026Kentec Installation PartnerHanwha Vision STEP Silver partner

Our access control services in Otley

  • Fob, card and phone-based door access
  • Video door entry for offices and flats
  • Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 systems as a Paxton Gold Partner
  • Integration with fire alarms so doors release in an emergency

Every system is designed and installed to BS EN 60839-11.

Access control for Otley buildings

Otley’s town centre is full of independent shops, pubs and cafés in older buildings, with homes and small business units around it. Many need systems that cover flats above shop premises.

For shops we control stockrooms, offices and staff entrances. For blocks of flats we fit video door entry and fob access to shared doors. For hotels we control back-of-house areas and staff entrances.

Why choose Salts in Otley

  • All work carried out by our own engineers, from our office in Baildon
  • Over 30 years of experience in the fire and security industry
  • BAFE and SSAIB registered, and a CHAS accredited contractor
  • Paxton Gold Partner, Kentec Installation Partner and Hanwha STEP Silver partner
  • Free site survey and a written quote before any work starts

Paxton access control in Otley

From a single door to a whole site, we install Paxton access control in Otley so staff, tenants and visitors only get into the areas they need.

  • Fob, card, PIN and smartphone credentials
  • Audio and video door entry for receptions and communal doors
  • A full audit trail of who opened which door and when
  • Remote management from a browser or app
  • Timed access for cleaners, contractors and out-of-hours staff

Linked to your fire alarm

Doors on escape routes must release when the fire alarm activates. We link access-controlled doors to the fire alarm and fit emergency break-glass releases, so security never gets in the way of a safe exit. We also install and service fire alarms in Otley.

Maintenance and support in Otley

Otley is a short drive from our Baildon office, so visits are easy to fit around your opening hours. We service door hardware, readers, releases and power supplies, and help you manage users when staff or tenants change. See maintenance contracts.

Who we work with in Otley

Otley’s town centre is full of independent shops, pubs and cafés in older buildings, with homes and small business units around it. Many need systems that cover flats above shop premises.

Areas around Otley we cover

We cover Otley across LS21, including Pool-in-Wharfedale, Bramhope, Menston and Burley-in-Wharfedale. Nearby, we also provide access control services in Ilkley, Horsforth, Baildon, Harrogate and Leeds.

Access control installation in Otley: how it works

  1. Survey. We look at each door, who needs access and when.
  2. Design and quote. Readers, locks, door entry and fire alarm links, with a fixed price.
  3. Installation. Paxton hardware fitted by our own engineers.
  4. Set-up and training. Users, fobs and time zones set up, and your staff shown how to manage them.
  5. Support. Maintenance and help adding or removing users.

For pubs, cafés, restaurants and independent shops around the market place in Otley, access control keeps back-of-house areas, offices and stores secure while guests and customers come and go. Otley is around 15 minutes from our Baildon office, so we can usually fit visits around your opening hours.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to access-controlled doors in a fire?

We link the access control to the fire alarm so that controlled doors on escape routes release automatically when the alarm sounds.

Can I add or remove fobs myself?

Yes. Paxton systems let you add, block and change users from a simple app or PC software.

Do you provide access control services in Pool-in-Wharfedale and Bramhope?

Yes. Alongside Otley, we cover Pool-in-Wharfedale, Bramhope, Menston, Burley-in-Wharfedale and the wider LS21 area.

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