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How to Keep Your Commercial Property Safe
- Locks and Padlocks
- lock all outside entrances
- padlocks should be of hardened steel
- always keep padlocks locked
- Doors
- all outside and security doors should be of solid construction
- all outside and security doors should be metal lined
- all jams should be solid
- all exposed hinges should be pinned to prevent removal
- CHECK WITH FIRE CODE FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Windows
- should have secure locks
- burglar-resistant glass treatments
- if you have an alarm, have glass break sensors
- CHECK WITH FIRE CODE FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Lights
- keep entire perimeter well lit
- focus on doors and other possible entries
- Alarm System
- should be supplied and installed by licensed alarm company
- have a central monitoring station
- check system on a daily basis
- advertise its presence to deter break-ins
- Cash Register
- keep in plain view from outside the building (easily monitored)
- leave open when empty and not in use
- Safe
- fire proof
- burglar resistant
- anchored securely
- leave in plain sight (easily monitored)
- use to lock up valuables when business is closed
- change combination when someone with access is released from employment
- Building Exterior
- secure all openings
- do not store items, such as boxes, trash bins, vehicles, or equipment, near your building that would provide concealment and/or roof access
- Perimeter Fences
- adequate enough to keep intruders out
- but also allow good visibility by neighbors and police
- Key Control and ID Number
- code all keys
- keep keys securely locked when not in use
- do not allow employees to leave them lying around
- do not allow employees to make duplicates
- change locks whenever you suspect key security has been jeopardized
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