Access control or intercom: what does your building actually need?
Access control and intercoms solve different problems. The strongest entrance setup often combines both.
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Here are the questions we hear most often. If you do not find what you need, contact us directly.
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Basic questions about the company, service territory, and what happens after installation.
Opticable mainly works in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the South Shore, the North Shore, the Laurentians, and across Quebec. For projects outside these areas, contact us.
Yes. Opticable holds RBQ licence 5864-1648-01, issued by the Regie du batiment du Quebec.
Commercial buildings, multi-tenant properties, offices, retail spaces, hotels, and construction sites. If you are not sure, describe the project and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Both. We can supply and install, or work with equipment you already have. We can also advise on the right equipment when needed.
Yes. We provide technical support, management, and maintenance after commissioning for cameras, WiFi, access control, intercom, and network systems. We do not just install them and disappear.
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What to prepare to get a clear proposal and start a project under the right conditions.
Fill out the contact form or call us during the week. Tell us what type of building you have, which systems you need, and your timeline. We will get back to you quickly with a clear proposal.
Costs depend on the system, square footage, number of points, and access constraints. Every project is different, so contact us for a quote adapted to your situation.
Yes. We work on single-system jobs in small spaces as well as full installations in large buildings. Project size is not a reason to say no.
The basics are the building type, approximate address, desired systems, number of zones, doors, or points, timeline, and any special constraints. The more detail you provide, the more accurate the proposal will be.
Yes, for larger projects. A visit lets us confirm pathways, constraints, and the existing infrastructure before we issue the final proposal.
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How field coordination works and what you receive at handoff.
It depends on the project. A camera installation in a retail space can be done in one day. A full project in a multi-tenant building can take several days or several weeks. The schedule is set out in the proposal.
Yes. That is our most common reality. We plan the work to minimize interruptions and adapt to the building schedule.
Yes. We coordinate with the general contractor, electricians, and other trades so cabling and systems are installed at the right phases.
All systems are tested and working, components are identified, and the basic documentation is handed over. You receive a system that you, or another technician, can understand without rediscovering everything from zero.
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Answers about integrations, remote access, and the technical choices people ask about most often.
Yes. These three systems can belong to the same ecosystem, with one management platform to monitor, control access, and communicate at the entry. That is often the solution we recommend for buildings that want simpler management.
Yes. The systems we install allow remote viewing from a computer, tablet, or phone.
An electric lock opens or closes a door. An access control system manages who can enter, when they can enter, what identification they use, and it keeps an access history.
Yes. A video intercom connected to access control makes it possible to identify a visitor and unlock the door remotely from an indoor station or a mobile device.
Cat 6 or Cat 6A for the large majority of commercial projects. Cat 6A is preferable for longer distances or environments with a high density of equipment.
Yes. We remain available for post-commissioning work such as adding points, replacing equipment, reconfiguring systems, and technical support.
Technical support is available Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Detailed guides
Use these reference pages when you need to compare options, frame a budget, or prepare an occupied site.
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