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The issue of security in a building raises the question of balance. How do you balance
the needs of the legitimate users of the building for access, aesthetic qualities
and a general feeling of openness and freedom, against the needs of those responsible
for security to seal areas off, prevent access and harden the building as a target
for criminals and terrorists?
A thorny problem, and one that demands answers as security
risks become higher than they have been in the past. The first consideration of the
security and safety needs of organisations should be the façade of the building.
Doors are a primary consideration. While we acknowledge that all types of security
have a part to play in reducing risk, only physical security actually prevents entry
and has to be considered as a critical part of the mix, particularly as police now
operate a graded response approach to alarms.
Many building managers find the problem
of security a perplexing one. There are so many different products on the market,
so many advertising messages and so much advice that the choice is confusing. In
order to take the guesswork out of specifying security products, it is helpful to
understand the testing and certification that exists to protect the buyer. Standards
and testing provide measurable security and Surelock McGill Ltd have a philosophy
of continuous research, development and testing to ensure their products can be assessed
against the latest standards.
For full details of all our Accreditation CLICK HERE
Are Your Premises Abuser Friendly?
- Secured by Design – the ‘Police Preferred Specification’ logo provides reassurance in product suitability
- Exit devices – ensure conformance to either BS EN 1125: 2008 (panic) or BS EN 179: 2008. (emergency) and are CE marked
- Security – ensure approval to LPS 1175 or HM Government requirements
- Fire – ensure certification to BS476: Part 22: 1987 or EN 1634
- Blast – ensure accreditation to HM Government ‘People in Protected Spaces’
- Ballistic – ensure certification to BS EN 1522:1999
- The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA)
- Safety for the Disabled
Some simple guidelines when determining if your building is as safe and secure as it could be are as follows:
