Security for Blocks of Flats and Apartments
There are many simple and effective security measures can be taken by your Residents Management Company to limit the risk of burglary, malicious damage and vandalism to yur property.
Doors
To start all communal and flat and apartment doors should be fitted with a quality lock. Your insurance company can suggest the most appropriate and also advise the minimum type of lock that is required under your insurance policy.
Windows
Fit all accessible windows with suitable window locks. Your insurance company can suggest the most appropriate and also advise the minimum type of lock that is required under your insurance policy.
Alarms
Burglar or Intruder alarms can be great deterrents for burglars – and should be installed by an Company approved by NSI (National Security Inspectorate), formerly known as NACOSS.
Security Marking
To protect your belongings further you can mark your possessions with a marking kit, for more information try www.selectamark.co.uk and also displaying a sign to show that the property is security marked.
Communal areas
For blocks of apartments and flats it is important to ensure the security of the communal areas and surrounding grounds. Regularly check your fences and gates around your grounds to ensure they remain in good condition – this will automatically discourage intruders from entering.
Security Lighting
Insurers have found that the installation of security lighting can reduce break ins and vandalism dramatically.
There are several types of security lighting to consider:-
Timer operated – which can be set to come on during the hours of darkness. The more advanced models allow several on/off period during each day.
Manual - This is your typical light switch, the major downside is that during summer months when mornings become lighter much earlier, you could find you are wasting electricity.
Dusk till Dawn Lighting - This is when the lighting is on during dark and it goes off as it becomes lighter.
Movement Sensor Operated - These can be quite useful for external areas as they light as someone or something comes close, equally they can have their downsides as they are very sensitive and can light from a passing person, animal and passing motorists if sited close to the road.
CCTV
CCTV installation is also expected to reduce theft and vandalism crimes by at least 20%. CCTV systems can provide instant alerts and when an incident does occur, CCTV recordings can provide valuable evidence improving the likelihood of conviction.
For further information on companies that can assist with your security concerns go to www.flat-living.co.uk/services/security or try www.bsia.co.uk/companyfinder
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