Fullerton Custom Metal & Electric Gates
Located at 525 S State College Blvd Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton Custom Metal & Electric Gates has developed specialized expertise serving Orange County's extensive educational sector, with particular focus on the unique security requirements of Fullerton's numerous academic institutions. With over 20 years of experience designing and installing custom access control systems, the company serves everything from California State University Fullerton's 236-acre campus to private schools throughout the region.
California State University Fullerton, with its enrollment exceeding 41,000 students and 2,083 faculty members, represents the largest student body in the CSU system and creates complex security challenges that require sophisticated gate solutions. The university's multiple entrances along State College Boulevard and Nutwood Avenue demand access control systems that can handle high-volume pedestrian and vehicular traffic while maintaining campus security protocols.
Fullerton Custom Metal & Electric Gates designs automated gate systems specifically for educational environments, incorporating features such as multiple access methods (ID cards, keypads, remote controls, and manual override systems) that accommodate diverse user groups including students, faculty, staff, visitors, and emergency responders. Their installations feature rapid opening and closing cycles that prevent traffic bottlenecks during peak hours while maintaining security integrity.
The contractor's experience extends to Fullerton College, California's oldest continuously operating community college, where 25,051 students require efficient access management across the 63-acre campus adjacent to Fullerton Union High School. These installations often incorporate scheduling systems that automatically adjust access permissions based on class schedules, campus events, and administrative requirements.
For K-12 institutions throughout Fullerton, including schools within the Fullerton School District and Fullerton Joint Union High School District, the company provides child-safety focused gate designs with appropriate height specifications, anti-climb features, and safety sensors that prevent entrapment accidents. These systems often integrate with school emergency lockdown procedures, providing immediate site security when activated by school administrators.
Private educational institutions such as Hope International University and Marshall B. Ketchum University present unique challenges requiring discrete yet effective security measures that maintain welcoming campus atmospheres while controlling access to sensitive areas including laboratories, libraries, and administrative buildings. The contractor's solutions balance openness with security through carefully designed sight lines and access controls.
Fullerton Custom Metal & Electric Gates also serves the city's numerous Catholic schools affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, including Annunciation Catholic School, Saint Justin School, Saint Juliana School, and Rosary Academy. These installations often require architecturally sensitive designs that complement traditional school buildings while providing modern security features.
The contractor's educational sector expertise includes specialized features such as integration with fire alarm systems for automatic gate opening during emergencies, pedestrian sally ports for controlled individual access, and vehicle identification systems that distinguish between authorized campus vehicles, delivery trucks, and visitor traffic. Their installations can accommodate school buses, maintenance vehicles, and emergency responders while restricting unauthorized access.
For research facilities and specialized programs within Fullerton's educational institutions, the company provides high-security solutions including anti-tailgating sensors, multiple authentication requirements, and monitoring systems that create detailed access logs for sensitive areas. These systems often integrate with broader campus security networks including CCTV systems and emergency communication networks.
The contractor's maintenance programs are specifically adapted to educational calendars, with major service work scheduled during breaks and holidays to minimize disruption to academic activities. Emergency response protocols ensure immediate attention to gate malfunctions that could affect campus operations or safety.
Compliance with ADA accessibility requirements is standard in all educational installations, with provisions for wheelchair access, visual and audible signals for hearing-impaired users, and appropriate opening force limitations. The company also addresses specific requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act as they apply to educational facility access control.
Budget considerations are particularly important in educational settings, and Fullerton Custom Metal & Electric Gates offers flexible solutions that maximize security benefit
