Build and protect boundaries with the only comprehensive, expert guide to perimeter security.
- Plan and design protective barriers, such as fences, gates, lighting systems.
- Select the right intrustion detection systems for securing all points of entry.
- Conduct and evaluate risk and threat assessment.
- Use downloadable checklists, forms, and questionnaires for a quick start to more secure built environments.
Defend structures and their contents with the first comprehensive guide to building perimeter security.
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.
Building and protect boundaries with the only comprehensive, expert guide to perimeter security.
Whether ensuring the safety of government buildings, hospitals, residences, or bioresearch 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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Perimeter Fence. Chapter 3: Protective Barriers. Chapter 4: Protective Lighting. Chapter 5: Access Control. Chapter 6: Alarms (Intrusion Detection Systems).
Chapter 7: Parking Lots and Garages. Chapter 8: CCTV. Chapter 9: Security Surveys. Chapter 10: Locks and Keys. Chapter 11: Windows. Chapter 12: Doors. Chapter 13: Security Guards. Chapter 14: Clear Zones. Chapter 15: Defense in Depth. Chapter 16: Secure Areas in a Building (Construction of Secure Room). Chapter 17: Security Design. Chapter 18: Risk Assessment. Chapter 19: Protection of Utilities (Electric, Phones, etc). Chapter 20: Protection of Computer Cables. Chapter 21: Blast Protection. Chapter 22: Fire Alarms. Chapter 23: Sound Control. Chapter 24: Emergency Power Backup. Chapter 25: Shipping and Receiving. Chapter 26: Checklists and Forms. |
