Commercial Security is an important consideration when running your business, especially if your premises store highly valuable items that need protecting. While CCTV systems are predominantly there to offer security protection, they are also there to safeguard employees.
Having adequate security measures in place can significantly safeguard your premises and employees, and here at Alert Fire and Security, the safety and protection of your commercial premises are of significant importance to us. Here’s our Commercial Security Tips that your business needs to consider:
CCTV Installation
The ability to remotely monitor your CCTV system is of significant importance to most businesses right now. As a business owner or a keyholder within your building, it’s essential to ensure that you know what is happening at your premises whilst providing your stock and items are kept safe and secure.
The presence of CCTV on your commercial premises can help to deter thefts and capture any criminal activity that takes place. While recording high definition footage, the use of CCTV can help in identifying the intruder.
When considering what areas to cover in your building, we recommend the following as a matter of importance:
- Entrances and doorways within the building.
- Areas that hold high-value items/stock.
- High-risk areas.
When conducting a site survey for a CCTV system, here at Alert Fire and Security, we ensure that the system we design includes blind spots and minimises opportunistic thefts.
Intruder Alarms
An intruder alarm system in a commercial premises can significantly deter thieves and provide high-level protection that can safeguard your building and items stored on site. A crucial element to any commercial intruder alarm system is the ability to alert building owners, keyholders and the police in the event of an alarm activation.
Our site survey ensures that your commercial burglar system complies with insurance policies while also confirming to NSI Gold, providing you with a high-quality alarm system that protects you.
Ensuring your systems work
Once you have all of your fire and security systems in place and you’re happy with the level of protection, it’s also essential to ensure that you do not get complacent. Maintaining good fire and security practices and regular checks and tests can mitigate any potential faults or false alarms.
Here at Alert Fire and Security, we provide comprehensive monitoring and maintenance contracts to ensure that your system continues to operate safely and effectively. We ensure that your fire and security systems are in full working order, crucial for protection and insurance purposes.
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