Security systems are indispensable to any type of building. They provide consistency
in business operations, safety of tangible assets, intellectual property and, above all,
human life. Commercial properties, airports, retail shops, industrial enterprises,
financial and governmental institutions, schools, medical facilities, power-, oil and
gas companies as well as residential complexes require a unique set of safety and
security measures because each type of property is vulnerable to different hazards.
For example, an owner of a retail shop is predominantly concerned about such
threats as shoplifting, fraud, embezzlement, and pilferage. A government agency
places value on the security of classified information. A manager of a condo makes
sure that his tenants are protected against crime and facilities don’t fall victim to
vandalism. At the same time, any organization or property owner takes the
necessary precautions to avoid such threats as fire, accidents or other situations
that pose a hazard to human life.
Apartment building security systems will differ from a security system for
commercial building because security objectives are different for each type of
facility.
In the majority of cases, a security system for commercial building presents a more
comprehensive solution than typical apartment building security systems and
comprises:
1. Access control including multi-layered commercial access control
2. Perimeter security CCTV
3. Various sensors and detectors, such as infrared, microwave or laser sensors
4. Intruder alarms
5. Fire detection system
6. Fire extinguisher system
All of the above systems can be integrated into a complex security solution thanks
to which greater flexibility, scalability, and control can be achieved.