Security Systems You Should Consider For Your Business

Your biggest financial asset is your business, keep it safe at all times by following these tips and taking steps to insure that your office is properly secured at all times. 

If you are starting a new business or moving your present business into a new building, one of the first things you should consider is security. This means assessing the value of the things you want protected and spending accordingly. There are a wide variety of security systems and locks for businesses. But first, there are basic steps to take when moving in:

E-card system

  1. Take a look at all of the locks in the building – interior and exterior door locks, and window locks, if the windows open. Make sure they work properly, and if you are moving into a previously owned building, you should know who has the keys.
  2. Make sure the lighting is adequate, both indoors and outdoors. Good lighting deters robbers and helps the police.
  3. Know that all of the alarm systems and emergency sprinkler systems work properly.
  4. If you don’t have surveillance cameras, consider them. If you do, make sure you know how they work and that they are in good working order.

Locksmith Solutions for Your Office

The options for lock systems for your business are many and they vary in expense. Here are some to consider:

Master key system – A master key system is most often used in apartment buildings for emergency purposes. But master keys are also used in businesses for maintenance or security personnel. A master key opens a number of locks or types of locks. You can have a system with a master key hierarchy, in which one master key opens every lock and others unlock sets of locks.

E-card system - The types of systems used hotels and clubs, they use programmable swipe-card keys and work with mortise and cylindrical locks. They can be good for office buildings, too, because of their level of security. Duplicating these keys requires a higher level of sophistication than with more traditional keys, and a programmable database means you rarely have to replace locks.

Panic bars – If you are in a large building with a lot of doors, panic bars are a good precaution and often required under certain building codes. A panic bar is a bar that unlatches a forward-opening door during an emergency, such as fire.

Wall-mounted locks – These are used for small safes for small items or other keys. They are usually installed at the time of construction, but can be installed in existing buildings.

Interchangeable core cylinders – Frequently used in larger institutions and businesses, these are known for the simplicity of re-keying by simply replacing the core, rather than taking the lock apart or changing the lock entirely. 24/7 Locksmith Finder is a one stop shop for all your commercial locksmith needs.

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