- Locks - Windows and doors should have proper functioning locks. Dead-bolts are highly recommended for external doors and the lobby area.
- Peepholes - These should be installed on front doors and should provide a wide enough view for the resident to see on the other side. Fish eye lens are good since they provide the resident with a wide field of view while being kept mostly unseen.
- Exterior Lighting - Motion and photo sensor lights are good options for the perimeter of the buildings. Dark walkways and entrances should be well lit.
- Interior Lighting - Depending on the type of building interior lighting is just as critical as exterior lighting. Lobbies, foyers, dark corridors, stairways, covered parking garages, and hallways should be well-lit.
- Cameras -These can be placed at strategic points inside and outside of the premises. The monitoring system can be set up in such a way to record and play back.
- Security Alarm System - Once there is unauthorized access, a number of predetermined personnel or agencies can be immediately alerted.
Virginia Beach Property Management: Basic Security Measures
By KRS Holdings Sunday, February 28, 2016