Perimeter security has taken on a new level of importance since the events of 9/11. This comprehensive hands-on resource focuses on designing, installing, and maintaining perimeter security for buildings.Perimeter Security has taken on a new level of importancesince 9/11. Whether insuring the safety of governmentbuildings, hospitals, residences, or bio-research labs, thesafety of workers and materials can only be ensured byoutfitting all points of entry with the appropriate alarmand surveillance equipment. This comprehensive hands-onresource focuses on designing, installing, and maintainingperimeter security for buildings.Audience includes architects, engineers, facility managers, and security consultantsIncludes checklists, survey forms, and questionnairesShows how to plan and design fences, gates, and otherbarriers; design protective lighting; select the rightintrusion detection systems; evaluate risk; and securespecific areasDEFEND STRUCTURES AND THEIR CONTENTS WITH THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BUILDING PERIMETER SECURITY Perimeter security has taken on a new level of importance since 9/11. But until this comprehensive guide from security expert Michael J. Arata, Jr., there was no single place to turn for complete coverage of the protection of buildings from external threats. Written for architects, design/build professionals, contractors, engineers, and security consultants, Perimeter Security provides a practical program for assessing and implementing security options. From fence and barrier design to guarding computer cabling and IT backup systems, and to the latest in surveillance and alarm equipment, this inclusive resource covers every aspect of perimeter security. Whether the task is protecting the safety of government facilities, hospitals, bioresearch labs, or residences, Perimeter Security offers the comprehensive, expert, hands-on guidance that ensures the job will be well and thoroughly done. CONFIDENT, COMPLETE, AND EFFICIENT PERIMETER SECURITY Perimeter Security features: Survey forms, checklists, and questionnaires that guarantee expert assessment, planning, design, and implementation Authoritative coverage of every aspect of risk analysis; security design; protection of facilities, utilities, and equipment; alarm, surveillance, and other systems; and defense Comprehensive coverage of issues from exterior lighting to doors, windows, locks, keys, guards, and secure areas within buildings The most up-to-date information on security from blasts, fire, power failure, and intrusion Guidance on protecting specialized equipment and special areas, such as parking garages and shipping and receiving Expert instruction on selection, installation, and maintenance of security systems BUILD AND PROTECT BOUNDARIES WITH THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE, EXPERT GUIDE TO PERIMETER SECURITY Perimeter Fence * Protective Barriers * Protective Lighting * Access Control * Alarms (Intrusion Detection Systems) * Parking Lots and Garages * CCTV * Security Surveys * Locks and Keys * Windows * Doors * Security Guards * Clear Zones * Defense in Depth * Secure Areas in a Building (Construction of Secure Room) * Security Design * Risk Assessment * Protection of Utilities (Electric, Phones, Etc.) * Protection of Computer Cables * Blast Protection * Fire Alarms * Sound Control * Emergency Power Backup * Shipping and Receiving * Checklists and FormsPerimeter Security has taken on a new level of importance since 9/11. Whether insuring the safety of government buildings, hospitals, residences, or bio-research labs, the safety of workers and materials can only be ensured by outfitting all points of entry with the appropriate alarm and surveillance equipment. This comprehensive hands-on resource focuses on designing, installing, and maintaining perimeter security for buildings.Whether for a government facility, college dorm, hospital, bio-research lab or residence, perimeter security has never been more important. In a post-9/11 world, the AEC community – from architects to design/build professionals to landscape architects – needs a clear strategy for understanding and implementing perimeter security options. This hands-on toolkit is the only comprehensive guide available, complete with checklists, survey forms, and questionnaires.AEC professionals will learn how to:• Plan and design fences, gates and other barriers.• Design a protective lighting system.• Select the right intrusion detection system (alarms, CCTV, etc.)• Conduct and evaluate risk and threat assessments.• Secure specific areas and rooms – such as parking lots, garages, etc.• Protect utilities, computer cables, and emergency backup systems.• Secure doors, windows, stairways, and other points of entry.Downloadable checklists, survey forms, and questionnaires will be available online.Whether for a government facility, college dorm, hospital, bio-research lab or residence, perimeter security has never been more important. In a post-9/11 world, the AEC community from architects to design/build professionals to landscape architects needs a clear strategy for understanding and implementing perimeter security options. This hands-on toolkit is the only comprehensive guide available, complete with checklists, survey forms, and questionnaires.AEC professionals will learn how to: Plan and design fences, gates and other barriers. Design a protective lighting system. Select the right intrusion detection system (alarms, CCTV, etc.) Conduct and evaluate risk and threat assessments. Secure specific areas and rooms such as parking lots, garages, etc. Protect utilities, computer cables, and emergency backup systems. Secure doors, windows, stairways, and other points of entry.Downloadable checklists, survey forms, and questionnaires will be available online.
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