Bluebeam Security and Access Control Symbols Guide

Security and Access Control Markup in Bluebeam Revu

Access control and security system contractors regularly annotate drawings to show door reader positions, sensor locations, alarm panel placement, intercom positions, and cable routing. Bluebeam Revu is a practical tool for this workflow when combined with a dedicated security symbol tool set.

Key Security and Access Control Symbols

The most commonly required symbols for security and access control markup workflows include:

1. 1Door contact symbols (magnetic contacts, window contacts)
2. 2Card reader and keypad symbols
3. 3Motion and PIR sensor symbols
4. 4Video intercom and audio intercom symbols
5. 5Alarm panel and keypad indicators
6. 6Sounder and siren symbols
7. 7Zone labelling and boundary annotation
8. 8Cable route tools

Access Control Drawing Workflow

For access control drawings in Bluebeam:

1. 1Place each required PNG using Image From File, then add the placed markup to your Bluebeam Tool Chest.
2. 2Open the relevant floor plan or site plan PDF.
3. 3Mark each controlled door position with a door reader symbol.
4. 4Add door contact symbols at each controlled door.
5. 5Mark the access control panel location.
6. 6Annotate cable routes between devices and the panel.
7. 7Label zones and add any relevant notes.

Intruder Alarm Markup Workflow

For intruder alarm drawings, mark the positions of all detection devices (PIR sensors, door contacts, window contacts), sounders, and the alarm control panel. Use zone annotation tools to clearly indicate alarm zones on the floor plan.